Walk Now for Autism is the signature grassroots fundraising event for Autism Speaks.  These family focused events not only raise money to fund autism research and treatments, but also provide each community with information about local resources and a venue to celebrate families affected by autism.  Each event promises inclusion, information, and inspiration.

2009 Cleveland Walk Now for Autism KickOff Event 
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Landerhaven
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2009 Cleveland Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Voinovich Park
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2009 Columbus Walk Now for Autism
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center
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Read about Past Events:
Columbus Walk Now for Autism - October 12, 2008
Cleveland Walk Now for Autism - September 28, 2008
Cincinnati Walk Now for Autism - May 3, 2008

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
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Rock ‘Til It Stops will be an evening of food, music and fun as the Cleveland community joins together to raise awareness about autism and funds to support Autism Speaks’ local and national research, education and outreach initiatives.  A portion of the proceeds will go directly to fund projects in the local communities.  The concert is one of many activities Autism Speaks is hosting in April, Autism Awareness Month.

The evening will include a special musical performance by Motown’s own Funk Brothers, the best kept secret in the history of pop music and the backbeat of hits by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and more.  This unheralded group of musicians has played on more number-one hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined.  They are known as the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music.

Last April, Autism Speaks sold out its annual Cleveland concert event, which raised $250,000.  This year’s concert will honor Cleveland-area and national Autism advocacy leaders Ronn and Bess Richard, Monica Robins and Dr. Bernadine Healy.  Ronn and Bess Richard are parents of a child on the spectrum.  Ronn Richard is President and CEO of The Cleveland Foundation. Monica Robins, is the Senior Health Correspondent and Noon Anchor for Channel 3 WKYC News.  Dr. Bernadine Healy is the former head of The Red Cross and the first female head of the NIH.

Read about Past Events:
2008 Rock 'Til It Stops
2007 Rock 'Til It Stops