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Walk Now for Autism Speaks 2009
Kick Off LuncheonAugust 15, 2009Terre Haute, IN
“It touched my heart to witness the sea of people there to help support our walk and to know that all these people are somehow touched by autism. It was very exciting to have my son with me and know that this day was for him and others like him!!”
-Debbie Beard
PATIENCE
DETERMINATION
HAND IN HAND . . .
WE WILL FIND A CURE
Today, 1 in 150 Individuals is Diagnosed with Autism.
It Occurs in All Racial, Ethnic, and Social Groups and is Four
Times More Likely to Strike Boys than Girls.
On October 17 . . . We Walk Again
To Make a Difference . . . .
. . . . . And Change Lives
“A mother told me that she rarely takes her child out in public because of the stares, yet there was her child standing right next to her. How wonderful for them to feel able to enjoy being together and not worrying about what others think? I believe last year's walk was important in showing families dealing with autism that they are not alone and raising the awareness for autism in our communities.”
-Amy Walker
2008 TEAMS
More Children will be Diagnosed with Autism
this Year than with AIDS, Diabetes & Cancer
Combined.
“When I saw the amount of people there and the impact we were about to make, I was blown away.”
-Gwen Noll
TOGETHER, WE CAN!!
LOVE & SUPPORT
SMILE & BE HELD UP
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Autism Receives Less Than 5%
of the Research Funding of Many Less Prevalent
Childhood Diseases.
Help “Solve the Puzzle”
“I felt an overwhelming feeling of support that day.”
- Carol Crawn
PERSERVERANCE
ENCOURAGEMENT
There is NO Medical Detection or Cure
for Autism.
For Those Who Are . . .
Little, but Strong . . .
. . . Tired, but NOT Giving Up
Making Them Listen
A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes.
And We Will . . .
NEVER. . .
. . . Back Down Without A Fight
“My beautiful autistic child. Her eyes do not look at me. Her arms do not embrace me. Her voice does not ask for me. But her heart is open to me. So I will fill it with love.”
Helping One
Another . . .
. . . TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE
FOLLOW US . . .
As We Make History
2009 Walk Now for Autism SpeaksHulman Memorial Stadium
Terre Haute, IN
October 17, 2009Come Be A Piece of the Puzzle!