Hi! We would love for you to join us in JAYDEN’S FIRST EMPOWER AUTISM WALK! 
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! The MORE the MERRIER! If you have the ability to donate any amount to this foundation, we would be forever grateful from the bottom of our hearts! (Scroll to bottom to donate) 

I will be purchasing TEAM JAYDEN T-shirt’s for everyone $20 (Deadline for purchase April 2nd, 2026) Please text me if you would like to purchase! 815-616-0421 (Sizes: Youth Small- 3XL)

MAY 2nd 2026

Time: 8:30-9am 

Location: Rate Field (White Sox Stadium) 
333 W 35th St, Chicago 

Open to ALL ages! 

​​​Parking: There is parking at the stadium. $20-35 per car (bring cash & card just in case.) Would recommend car pooling. There is public transport as the train drops off right by the stadium. 

Tips For The Walk: 
-Wear comfy shoes (Walk route 1-2 miles. Can turn back early if needed) 
-Dress weather appropriate (hats, sunglasses, jacket, sunscreen, etc…)
-Bring water + snacks 
-Don’t feel pressured to walk fast 
-Enjoy The Moment! 

Commonly seen items: 
-Backpacks
-Strollers
-Wagons
-Coolers (small)
-Folding chairs 
-Wheelchairs
-Blankets

If you don’t have the ability to walk? Bring a foldable chair, blankets, umbrellas for shade. You can sit and people watch as well to show support until your team gets back to you! 

FUN FACTS ABOUT JAYDEN! 
-He just turned 21! 
-He loves to swim.
-Favorite Food is Chicken tenders & Fries 
-The most kind and sweet man
-Obsessed with Rollercoasters
-Favorite color is Green
-Loves to go on vacation! 
-Favorite Sweets: Oatmeal Raisin cookies & Ice cream with EXTRA sprinkles! 
-Loves things that spin 
-His favorite holiday is Christmas. 
-Loves to watch Wheel Of Fortune
-Favorite animal is Giraffe (he collects them.) 

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It’s only through the dedicated support of people like us that Autism Speaks can continue their vital mission work. Each year, the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team makes direct contact with tens of thousands of individuals looking for advice or guidance and more than one million people access their free nationwide autism services and resources. They continue to partner and support research to improve the lives of people with autism by investing in science that will allow more personalized treatments and therapies. You can find out even more about where your fundraising dollars go at autismspeaks.org/our-work.

Please join me by donating to help me reach my fundraising goal. Together, we have the power to enhance the lives of people with autism and make a meaningful difference. Thanks so much for your support!