Join us for the 24th Annual Walk for Autism! This empowering two-mile walk aims to raise awareness about Autism while funding crucial programming and activities for individuals with Autism in our community. All proceeds, a full 100%, remain here in our local area.

Why should you be a part of this? Our 24th Annual Walk for Autism on April 26, 2025, is more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of community, support, and empowerment. This event stands as the Autism Society NWPA’s flagship fundraiser, enabling us to provide vital Family Sensory and Social Outings, Family Support Activities and Education, and Therapeutic Programs for individuals on the autism spectrum across their lifespan.

By registering, donating, or participating, YOU help make these crucial services possible all year long. This year’s walk is another exciting and fun-filled event for families, friends, and the community! Join us on April 26, 2025, and we’ll make this the BEST Walk for Autism yet.

• DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Registration Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am
• Walk Begins: 11:00 am promptly; Pre-Walk Announcements at 10:45 am
• LOCATION: Lake Erie Speedway – 10700 Delmas Drive NORTH EAST
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Arrive by 10:15 am to ensure you are parked and for the Walk at 10:45 am.

What’s Happening?

~ Easy access & secure venue
~ Plenty of onsite parking
~ Indoor restrooms
~ Kidz Exploration Station
~ Team Photo Backdrop station!
~ Selfie photo stations – snap a photo and share
~ Local Food Trucks
~ Registration options (t-shirts, long sleeves, or hoodie)
~ Walk team prizes | CREATE YOUR TEAM!  https://bit.ly/AutismNWPAWalkTeam2025
~ Deluxe basket & themed basket auctions
~ Complimentary coffee & hot chocolate
~ Together We Walk custom banners/yard signs

Walk Registration Information: (2025 Walk apparel ONLY available with pre-registration on/or before April 1, 2025.)

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2025

Adult (age 15 and older) registration donation:

– $22.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt
– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk long-sleeve t-shirt
– $36.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk Hoodie

Tween (age 10 – 14) registration donation:

– $12.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt
– $16.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk long-sleeve t-shirt
– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk Hoodie

Youth (age 0 – 9) walk for free

– $10.00 optional YOUTH 2025 commemorative Walk t-shirt – pre-order only by the pre-registration deadline of April 1, 2025.

*Anyone aged 0-9 who would like an ADULT SIZE shirt needs to register as a TWEEN Walker.

2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt, long sleeves, or hoodies – pre-registered walkers (deadline APRIL 1, 2025) will receive one commemorative 2025 shirt (selected at registration). Walk registrations will be accepted after the April 1, 2025 deadline but will not receive the 2025 Commemorative Walk apparel option. EXTREMELY Limited vintage Walk t-shirts will be available for pre-registrations received after the APRIL 1 deadline but not guaranteed.

On-site registration ($25.00 per Walker age 15 and older; $15.00 per Walker age 10 – 14) will be available at the Walk on April 26, 2025, but will not include the 2025 Commemorative Walk apparel options. NO Vintage Walk t-shirts will be available at on-site registration.

Our Annual Walk for Autism is made possible by our families, team captains, community, and sponsors.

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Please double-check your Walk registrations carefully, especially when selecting apparel sizes and types. Unfortunately, we are unable to exchange wrongly ordered sizes or types of apparel. Due to rising costs, we are no longer able to order extras for these instances. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the correct selections are made. If you find a mistake in your Walk registration, please contact our office at (814) 455-3540. We are happy to make changes to your registration up to and including April 1, 2025.

All donations for this Walk to Autism Society NWPA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are non-refundable.

Join in supporting the Autism Society NWPA and your local community through walking, donating a theme basket, or sponsoring.

In consideration of my entry being accepted, I hereby for myself, the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive any release of rights and claims for any damages I may have against the Autism Society NWPA and the sponsors of this event, named or unnamed, traveling to, participating in, and returning from this event. I hereby represent that the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk is in good health and has current rabies vaccinations. I expressly assume any and all risks associated with contact with participants at the Walk, injuries or damages sustained by, through and/or to other participating animals, the condition of Lake Erie Speedway, and it is understood and agreed that all such risks are appreciated by me. I grant permission to all foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered participants who meet the April 1, 2025 deadline are entitled to receive a commemorative 2025 Walk Apparel (as selected during registration). Autism Society NWPA DOES NOT guarantee apparel unless you are pre-registered AND are present by 11:30 am the day of the Walk. We take no responsibility to reserve or deliver unclaimed apparel. All unclaimed apparel becomes the property of Autism Society NWPA. Team Captains may pick up their team boxes during the designated times on Thursday or Friday before the Walk. Alternatively, team boxes will be available for pickup on the day of the Walk at the Team Captain Pick-Up area until 11:30 AM.  Please note: Any team boxes not picked up by the day of the Walk will only be reserved until the Wednesday following the Walk. After that date, unclaimed boxes become the property of the Autism Society NWPA.

Explore our collection of informative instruction videos to form your Walk team effortlessly, register for the Walk, or register to volunteer. Our step-by-step guides ensure a seamless process, empowering you to make a meaningful impact. Join us on this journey, turning each step into a stride towards a brighter and healthier future together.

How to Create a Team for the Autism Walk https://bit.ly/AutismNWPAWalkTeam2025

How to Register for Walk for Autism

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