Autism Society Acadiana’s 2020 Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day
- Cost:
- $25.00
- Blackham Coliseum
- 2330 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503 United States
Additional Information
Autism Society Acadiana is celebrating its 35th anniversary and National Autism Awareness Month with its annual Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 4th at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette.
The Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day is a fundraiser for Autism Society Acadiana and includes a one-mile walk down Cajundome Blvd. as well as food and other activities both inside Blackham Coliseum and throughout the grounds. This includes inflatable bounce houses and an obstacle course, building kits and other crafts, games, face painting and much more.
In 1985, a group of parents whose children had autism, teachers and health care professionals formed Autism Society Acadiana to provide a place where other families touched by autism could find information, guidance, and support. Over the last 35 years, the organization has grown to serve over 1100 individuals and families in seven Acadiana parishes. Services offered include support groups, workshops and training, recreation and education stipends, mini-grants for teachers and other school-based professionals, family-friendly events, and other resources.
“This year’s Walk for Hope will be our best yet!” said event co-chairs Lauren Tate & Hunter Beasley. “We are so very proud of all that Autism Society Acadiana has accomplished in the last 35 years.”
Participants can register for the Walk for Hope online at https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/WalkForHopeAcadiana. Registration fees are $20 for adults 13 years and older and $15 for children ages 4-12 years. All registrants age four and up who register prior to the event will receive a t-shirt. Families can register children three years and younger for free.
Participants four years and older can register the day of the event for $25. Event t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Awards will be given out to the top three teams that raise the most donations. Participants will also vote for the best team t-shirt.
For more information on Autism Society Acadiana and the 2020 Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day, visit www.acadianaautism.com or contact the organization at 337.235.4425.