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September 19, 2019Local Representatives to Speak at Annual Autism Walk
The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region will host their annual Hero Walk & Run for Autism, their biggest fundraising event of the year, at Schenectady Central Park on September 21st. The Hero Walk provides the local community a day to celebrate children and adults on the autism spectrum, their families and loved ones, and supportive professionals.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, and Congressman Paul Tonko will be in attendance. They will address the public at 10:45 AM, before the walk begins at 11:00 AM. Assemblyman Santabarbara frequently attends the Hero Walk in honor of his son who has autism. Additional dignitaries may attend as well.
In recent years, the walk has adopted a superhero theme to celebrate the triumphs of individuals with autism and their families. Attendees often wear creative superhero costumes, or create teams with custom matching shirts.
While the community walk is free for all to participate, attendees have the option to pay to register for the timed run. Superhero capes for children and adults, provided by The Costumer, are available to purchase with advanced walk registration. The event also includes exhibitor tables, raffles, and food vendors.
The Annual Hero Walk & Run for Autism will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Schenectady Central Park. For more information, executive director Janine Kruiswijk can be reached at jkruiswijk@asgcr.org or at 518-424-8176.
