Autism Speaks Walk is powered by the love of parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and support providers for people with autism.
With every step you take and every dollar you raise, you help enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
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Join together with others in your area to support the needs of the autism community. Register for an Autism Speaks Walk today!
Voices of Autism Speaks Walk
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We Walk because...
we know the funds raised help improve the lives of individuals with autism, not only for my daughter - but for everyone.
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- Stanley & BNY Mellon Pershing Walk Team -
I Walk for ...
all the possibilities and answers that research can unlock.
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- Melissa, Wisconsin -
We Walk because ...
of Jake … and to raise funds in support of all the other amazing children like him.
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- Jake-Man Team, Florida -
I Walk for...
our son, Hudson and to raise funds because research, advocacy, services, and acceptance are key in the lives of families with autism.
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- Lisa, Florida -
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my son Sawyer and to raise awareness, give support and provide encouragement and funding to help all the millions of amazing children and their families.
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- Jan, North Carolina -
We Walk...
and fundraise so that other families who have loved ones on the spectrum will have the courage to seek early diagnosis and to ensure their loved one a bright future that is filled with abundant progress.
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- Janet, Georgia -
I Walk to...
raise money for training and awareness in hopes of making the world a more understanding place for my boys, AJ and Asher.
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- Megan, Wisconsin -
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my son Nick, and to raise funds to help all of the "superheroes" fighting the autism battle.
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- Scott, Florida -
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my twin autistic sons, Oliver & Xavier and raise funds to help them have the best future possible.
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- Jason, Florida
Video Highlights
Why We Walk
What Drives Us
Today 1 in 59 children in the US is diagnosed with autism.*
What Makes Us Unique
Autism Speaks' efforts fuel innovative research and critical lifelong supports and services.
How We Help
Autism Speaks has funded nearly $150M, primarily in scientific grants, resulting in an additional $396M of publicly-sourced autism-related funding.
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prevalence estimates are for 4 years prior to the report date (e.g. 2016 figures are from 2012)
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