For more than 20 years, Butterfly Effects has had the privilege of walking alongside families on their autism journey. From the very beginning, our purpose has been clear: put kids at the center of everything we do.

We are deeply passionate about serving children diagnosed with autism — not just by providing care, but by helping them thrive. Every child we support has unique strengths, challenges, and incredible potential. Our work is rooted in teaching meaningful skills, fostering confidence, and empowering kiddos with the tools they need to grow, develop, and work toward becoming independent adults.

That same purpose is why we are proud to be part of the Empower 5K Autism Walk.

Today, more than 70 million children and adults worldwide are affected by autism. Each story is different, but every individual deserves understanding, support, and opportunity. Autism Speaks stands alongside them — and so can we.

Through the dedication of supporters like you and me, Autism Speaks continues vital mission-driven work: connecting tens of thousands of individuals each year through their Autism Response Team, providing free nationwide resources to more than one million people, and investing in research that advances more personalized treatments and therapies for the autism community.

This walk is about more than miles — it’s about impact, advocacy, and showing up together.

Please consider joining us by donating to help reach our fundraising goal. Together, we have the power to enhance lives, amplify voices, and make a meaningful difference for people with autism.

Thank you so much for your support.