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.  Please join us at one of these upcoming events:   

Upcoming events:

2009 Walk Now for Autism Lehigh Valley Kick Off
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Choose one of two event times (Seating is limited to 200 guests per session.)
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; Program starts at 10:00 a.m.)
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; Program starts at 2 p.m.)
Light refreshments will be provided.

Iron Lakes Country Club
3625 Shankweiler Road
Allentown, PA 18104

There is no cost to attend this event. RSVP is required.
Click here to RSVP

2009 Walk Now for Autism Pittsburgh Kick Off Luncheon
Friday, March 27, 2009
Heinz Field - East Club Lounge
900 Art Rooney Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15212
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
There is no cost to attend this event. RSVP is required.
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2009 Walk Now for Autism Wheeling Kick Off
Friday, April 17, 2009
River City Ale Works
1400 Main Street
Wheeling, WV  26003
There is no cost to attend this event. RSVP is required.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
Registration: 8:30 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am

2009 Walk Now for Autism Blair County Kick Off
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Bavarian Hall
112 South 13th Street
Altoona, PA  16602
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
There is no cost to attend this event. RSVP is required.
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Laurel Highlands Walk Now for Autism
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Idlewild Park - Storybook Forest
2582 Route 30
Ligonier, PA  15658
Registration: 2:00 pm
Walk Start: 3:00 pm

Wheeling Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Warwood Trail at Warwood Elementary School
1200 Richland Avenue
Wheeling, WV  26003
Registration: 9:00 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am

Blair County Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Blair County Ball Park
1000 Park Avenue
Altoona, PA  16602
Registration: 10:00 am
Walk Start: 11:00 am

Pittsburgh Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Heinz Field
900 Art Rooney Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15212
Registration: 8:00 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am

Past events:

2nd Annual Lehigh Valley Walk raises over $500,000

3rd Annual Laurel Highlands Walk raises over $52,000

9th Annual Pittsburgh Walk raises over $967,000

4th Annual Blair County Walk raises over $83,000

Other Autism Speaks sponsored events:

3rd Annual Autism Speaks Charity Golf Outing
The 3rd Annual Autism Speaks Charity Golf Outing was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Beechwoods Golf Course in DuBois, PA. Organized by Tim and Angie Schaffer, this year's event raised over $21,000 for Autism Speaks. Many thanks to all of the golfers, volunteers and Corporate Sponsor, Rescar, Inc. for making this year's event another fabulous success.

6th Annual Pittsburgh Autism Speaks Golf Classic
The 6th annual Pittsburgh Golf Classic was held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the St. Clair County Club. This year's event raised over $116,000 - click on the link above to read the event recap.

2nd Annual Autism Speaks Blue Tie Gala
The 2nd annual Autism Speaks Blue Tie Gala was held on Saturday, October 3, 2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe. Organized by Sue Prezioso and Donna Lund, this year's event raised almost $80,000 for Autism Speaks. Sincere thanks to all of the guests, volunteers, sponsors and committee members for making this year's event another success.

Other Upcoming Autism Speaks sponsored events: