As I browsed the web for different fundraisers that have gone on/are currently happening I can across an event named "Walk Now for Autism Speaks". This fundraiser is clearly a walk to raise money for Autism research and awareness. Multiple walks have happened all across the country in almost all 50 states. This just goes to show that Special Needs reside all around the country and that this is something that people care enough about to participate in. Now the way the money is raised in the form of having a walk is in the form of donations whether that is a flat rate or in the form of someone paying $1 for every quarter mile someone walks. It is incredible how much money can be raised in the type of situation. For example, their upcoming walk in Washington DC happening on November 3rd has already raised $448,246! That is just tremendous to me. I think it is great that awareness is being spread worldwide and that more research is being done to create better, more efficient medicine for those with the disorder to live a more normal life. If anyone is interested in finding a walk near them or donating please visit "Walk Now for Autism Speaks" website:
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.7683511/k.2EFB/Walk_Now_for_Autism_Speaks_Home.htm
This walk doesn't just get people out to exercise, it raises awareness to people who don't know about autism. I feel like a lot of people know the word autism, but don't actually know what it means. Another benefit of this walk is all the money that was raised. This sounds like a really rewarding experience.
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