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May 2-3, 2025 | Chicago, IL

Empowerment Starts Here

Day One at VenueSIX10 | Day Two at Soldier Field

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A Transformative Movement for the Autism Community

By joining the Empower Summit & Challenge, YOU become part of a powerful movement driving real change for individuals with autism. Whether you’re attending the Empower Summit conference or participating in the Empower Challenge, which includes our signature Walk, YOU get to choose how you want to make an impact.

Explore this page for all the key details — from the latest schedule updates to exciting new sessions, and information on our routes. You’ll also learn how your involvement helps raise critical funds, ensuring vital programs and services remain accessible to the autism community and create a lasting, positive impact.

Join Us to Learn and Grow

  • Day One | May 2
  • Day Two | May 3

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Progress in Motion

Every day, countless individuals and families navigate the unique challenges and triumphs that come with autism. Each story is different, but all share a common thread of strength, potential, and the need for understanding, services, and support.

Autism Speaks is leading the way in providing critical resources, advocacy, and research to improve the lives of those with autism through programs like the Autism Response Team, which provides connection to essential services for thousands of individuals seeking information. The funds we raise together will fuel vital programs like this and many others, while helping to expand access to personalized support and innovative solutions that will make a real difference.

Your participation in the Empower Summit & Challenge means we can continue to stand alongside those living with autism and their families. Together, we can drive change and create a more inclusive world.

2025 Empower Summit & Challenge Progress

1,180Participants
164Teams
$314,516Total Fundraising
Raised $314,516
Goal $879,000

Empower Your Fundraising Journey!

Take your fundraising to the next level! We've got everything you need to succeed. Share eye-catching social media graphics on Instagram and Facebook, stay organized with our innovative new app, and make the most of our resources, including a Fundraising Guide full of tips and templates for social media and email. Everything you need to stay connected, inspired, and on track is right here.

Explore, get creative, and let's make this journey unforgettable!

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News & Updates

[CBOE] *Strategic Sponsors*
[Clearstrand ASD] *Strategic Sponsors*
[One Main Financial] *Strategic Sponsors*
[Wilson] *Strategic Sponsors*
[Accel Entertainment] *Corporate Sponsors*
[CFX Fitness] *Corporate Sponsors*
[Fifth Third Bank] *Corporate Sponsors*
[Fleet Feet Chicago] *Corporate Sponsors*
[I can Dream] (*Corporate Sponsors*
[Strive ABA Consultants] *Corporate Sponsors*
[USG] *Corporate Sponsors*
[A1 Healthcare Staffing] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[Attain] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[Autism Care Therapy] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[The Restorative Project] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[Rush University Medicine] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[Stride Autism Center] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*
[Westside Children's Therapy] *Community & Service Provider Sponsors*

Join Us at the Empower Summit & Challenge and Kickstart Your Fundraising Journey!

Make an Impact

2025 Empower Summit & Challenge Chicago

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Campaign Progress
of Goal
$314,515 Raised
$879,000.00
Make a gift!
Team Honor Roll
Ryan Arenson
$45,569
Quinn's Quest
$34,257
Jacob's Band
$24,382
Revolution Riders and Striders
$5,523
Team DC
$5,383
Darons Hope
$5,075
Chicago Trading Company
$3,507
AuSome Jack
$3,369
Brian's Buddies
$3,230
Team Strive
$2,912
Stella's STARS
$2,832
Samuel's Superheroes
$2,747
Wilson Team Sparta
$2,700
Marty's Tribe
$2,112
Team Magical Miji
$1,446
"Car-Car" Crew
$1,421
Growing with Lily
$1,307
Love of Sake
$1,192
WWE (Walking With Elias)
$1,162
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
$1,139
Top Teams by Division
Family/Friends
Ryan Arenson
$45,569
Quinn's Quest
$34,257
Jacob's Band
$24,382
Revolution Riders and Striders
$5,523
Team DC
$5,383
Company Team
Chicago Trading Company
$3,507
Wilson Team Sparta
$2,700
Believing Is Achieving Autism
$471
Autism Care Therapy
$408
a.c.e. therapies
$372
School K-12 Team
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
$1,139
Hamiltonians
$782
JFK
$556
Tarkington Tigers
$324
Blue Bird
$50
Service Provider Team
Team Strive
$2,912
Our Kids Are Awesome, Inc.
$53
To Infinity and Beyond
$51
Top Fundraisers
5K Run
Personal Donation Kyle Gardner
$5,317
Personal Donation Kelsie Farris
$2,738
Personal Donation Molly Riordan
$695
Personal Donation Adam Peterson
$590
Personal Donation Emily McClintock
$550
10K Run
Personal Donation Tricia Bol Brouwers
$5,075
Personal Donation Stephanie Martinez
$262
Personal Donation Pamela Pollak
$250
Personal Donation Stacy Lucier
$182
Personal Donation Mary khris fleur Orellano
$128
10-Mile Ride
Personal Donation Mark Tupper
$100
Walk
Personal Donation Ryan Arenson
$45,569
Personal Donation Jacob Yarrow
$23,875
Personal Donation Maria Rosner
$5,523
Personal Donation Jasmyn Mahone
$5,372
Personal Donation Joe Vanyo
$2,500
Empower Summit - I do not wish to fundraise
Steph Capshaw
$267
Personal Donation Eric Schlatterer
$50
Personal Donation Elizabeth Stoffelmayr
$50
Personal Donation Lisa Dixon
$25
Personal Donation Stephanie Moritz
$25
Fundraise Only
Braelyn Szarek
$529
Personal Donation Marlene Castro
$50
Top Donors
Anonymous
OneMain Holdings Inc
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
LinusBio
Strive ABA Consultants LLC
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