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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:
2009 Iowa Walk Now for Autism Kickoff Event
Please join us on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Merle Hay Cinemas, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 for the 2009 Iowa Kickoff Event. The event will educate, communicate and motivate team captains and walkers about the mission of Autism Speaks and the Walk Now for Autism fundraising event. There will be walk materials available to help actively fundraise and talk the walk, including:
- Iowa Walk brochures and posters
- Autism Speaks brochures
- Team Wrap Around Event information, including Puzzle Pieces and Posters
- Team Captain Packets
Registration and information tables open at 9:30 am. The presentation begins at 10:00 am.
A complementary showing of the award winning "Autism - the Musical" will begin immediately following the Kickoff Presentation. All attendees are welcome to stay for the movie or simply collect walk materials and attend the presentation section of the Kickoff Event. "Autism - the Musical" is a ninety minute documentary that follows five LA children over the course of six months. Director, Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides. This uplifting film reveals the human stories around autism.
We will be serving popcorn and a beverage to enhance your theater experience.
Please click here to RSVP or call (866) 500-6227 by Monday, April 20, 2009.
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