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October 19, 2025 | White Plains, NY

Westchester/Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Empower Walk & 5K Run

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Join us for the Empower Walk & 5K Run

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.

News & Updates

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.

About the Empower Walk & 5K Run

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:

  • 🌐 Resource Fair
    A robust lineup of tools, services, and supports that span the entire autism lifespan.
  • 🤝 Friendship Bracelet Station
    Create and share bracelets to celebrate unity and connection.
  • 🦸‍♂️ Superhero Sprint
    A fun, fast-paced race for all ages— with capes!
  • 📸 Photo Opportunities
    Capture unforgettable memories at our themed selfie stations.
  • 🎉 And So Much More!
    Games, entertainment, community partners, and surprises around every corner.

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.

Location

White Plains Middle School Eastview Campus
350 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601

Schedule

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

Questions?

Please reach out to:

Eddie Russo, Manager, Community Engagement
Email
(914) 714-5632

Become a Volunteer

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.

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Become a Sponsor

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.

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Empower Walk & 5K Run Progress

47Participants
23Teams
$27,151Total Fundraising
Raised $27,151
Goal $130,000

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Sponsors

2websterbank
5NYP

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.

2websterbank
5NYP

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Westchester/Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Empower Walk & 5K Run

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Campaign Progress
20% of Goal
$27,150 Raised
$130,000.00
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Team Honor Roll
Arlington High School Wrestling
$6,903
Almazan Family
$5,000
Team Kern
$1,500
Scarlett Inspired
$1,035
Maple Hill Elementary School
$1,000
The E-TEAM
$1,000
Hilton Stamford
$693
Ridgewood Savings Bank
$520
Ryan's Crew
$335
Team Overlook
$200
Nataleys Crew
$100
Team Medline
$78
Top Teams by Division
Family/Friends
Team Kern
$1,500
The E-TEAM
$1,000
Team Overlook
$200
Nataleys Crew
$100
Team Medline
$78
School K-12 Team
Maple Hill Elementary School
$1,000
Top Fundraisers
Walk
Andrew Turner
$6,903
Personal Donation Leona Kern
$1,500
Michael Walmark
$1,000
Personal Donation Caitee Donovan
$960
Personal Donation Steven Wissing
$250
5K Run
Personal Donation Catherine O'Connor
$35
Top Donors
Arlington High School
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Webster Bank
Salomon Parnes
Leona Kern
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