Empower Walk & 5K Run Progress
48Participants
24Teams
$28,551Total Fundraising
Raised
$28,551
Goal
$130,000
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October 19, 2025 | White Plains, NY
Looking for the Autism Speaks Walk? You’ve come to the right place!
The Empower Walk & 5K Run combines our signature Walk with an exciting new 5K Run. While we’ve updated the name and logo, our mission remains unchanged: to create a more inclusive world.
This page is your go-to resource for all the essential details about the event. Learn how your participation directly supports crucial programs and services, ensuring they remain accessible to the autism community and continue to make a lasting impact.
Sometimes the environment at an Autism Speaks Walk can become overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities. All of our walks allow access to a quiet space that can be used as a safe outlet if you or your loved one living with autism becomes overwhelmed. We recommend finding the quiet area of your walk when you arrive and share its location with your team for ease of access later on in the day should it be needed.
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run!
Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you'll be part of an inspiring experience filled with connection and purpose. The event features a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, including:
Join us as we take bold steps toward a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Come for the cause, stay for the community — and leave empowered.
White Plains Middle School Eastview Campus
350 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
09:00 a.m. - Registration
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies/Mission Moment
10:30 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting/Walk Starts
12:00 p.m. - Event Concludes
Please reach out to:
Eddie Russo, Manager, Community Engagement
Email
(914) 714-5632
Every Autism Speaks event thrives thanks to volunteers like you—bringing energy, support, and heart. From setup to cheering on participants, your time sparks change and strengthens the autism community.
Join us as an Official Sponsor of the Empower Walk & 5K Run—lift up voices, light the way for families, and take meaningful action that leaves a lasting impact on the autism community.
Elevate your fundraising game! We've got all the tools you need to succeed. Share eye-catching social media graphics on Instagram and Facebook, stay organized with our cutting-edge app, and tap into a wealth of resources—like our comprehensive Fundraising Guide, packed with expert tips and ready-to-use templates for social media and email. With everything you need to stay connected, inspired, and on track, success is within reach!
The Empower Walk & 5K Run has a variety of partnership opportunities that allow your organization to deepen its impact and create social change for the autism community.
For more information on partnership opportunities, please contact: Eddie Russo, Manager, Community Engagement, (914) 714-5632, edward.russo@autismspeaks.org.
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