Walks
2008 ND Autism Connection Autism Awareness Walk
The 2008 ND Autism Connection walk was a huge success! The walk raised over $18,000 to help families in our community.
The walk kicked off at 10 am with opening ceremonies presented by the ND Autism Connection executive committee, presentation of the flags by the color guard and a beautiful rendition of the national anthem by a BHS choir student.
The first lap of the walk brought a smile to the face of every walk participant. It was a huge accomplishment for our community, and to see the number of walkers on the track was overwhelming. The day continued with great entertainment, food, a resource fair, and an Irish auction.
Closing ceremonies included prizes being awarded for the Irish auction, top individual money raisers the top team money raiser. The day ended with tears during the viewing of Mark Leland’s video Missing Pieces.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all of the walkers, their loved one and those who donated to their teams.
Thank you to all of the generous community sponsors whose donations helped make our walk such a great success.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time and talent to providing entertainment for the walk.
Thank you to KXMB channel 12 for believing that Autism Awareness is a cause that is news worthy and taking the time to cover our event.
Thank you to Horizon middle school for allowing us to use their school and track for our event.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time to making the walk happen.