2009 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks

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About Walk Now for Autism:

Autism Speaks’ Walk Now for Autism, the nation’s largest grassroots autism walk program, is our signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  Over $26 million was raised in 2007!

 

Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need to accelerate research funding to combat this complex disorder.

 

 

About Autism Speaks:

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

 

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the caused, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all how deal with the hardships of this disorder.  We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. 

 

Autism Speaks aims to being the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.  It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. 

 

 

2009 Columbus Walk Now for Autism:

Sunday October 11, 2008

The Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Columbus, Oh 43210

www.walknowforautism.org/columbus 

 

Volunteer check-in: 6:00AM (unless otherwise specified)

Registration begins at 8:30AM

Resource Fair begins at 8:30AM

Walk begins at 10:30AM

Breakdown will tentatively begin around Noon

 

Volunteer Stations:                  ßPlease reply to jessiebeauvais@... with your station of interest

General Set-up: Saturday (10/10) evening set-up: time TBD.  Sunday (10/11) morning set-up: time TBD.  One can volunteer for this position as well as another walk day station below.

General Breakdown: Breakdown will occur whenever the event wraps up, around Noon/1:00PM.  One can volunteer for this position as well as another walk day station below. 

Registration/T-shirt Distribution/Greeters: Volunteers stationed at the registration tent will be the first point of contact for our guests.  These volunteers will greet guests, assist guests at check in, collect money, distribute event maps, as well as distribute walk t-shirts. 

Accounting: Volunteers stationed in the accounting room will assist with basic tallying of cash and checks collected at Registration.  This station will be located inside The Schott.   

Resource Fair Floaters: Volunteers stationed at any one of the Resource Fair Floater check points, will work the interior of The Schott, directing traffic and answering questions.  The Resource Fair will be located inside The Schott, so this will be a high traffic area.   

Children's Activities: Volunteers stationed at any one of the designated children’s activity locations will assist children and their parents with the activity at hand (e.g., bounce houses, face painting, quiet area, etc.).  It is important that these volunteers have prior experience working with children with special needs.   

Walk Route: Volunteers stationed along the walk route will help direct the flow of traffic. 

Refreshments: Volunteers stationed at any one of the refreshment locations will help distribute food and beverages to volunteers and guests. 

Entertainment: Volunteers stationed at any one of the entertainment locations will work as “runners” for the band and the various entertainment acts, including mascots and special guests. 

 

Get your friends and family involved! 

Have you set up your walk team yet?  Remember, you can raise awareness and help spread the word with your friends and family (every day!) by asking them to join your walk team.  Volunteers can still create a walk team and help raise money for autism research!  www.walknowforautism.org/columbus