Walk for Autism
The 2008
Georgia Walk for Autism, set for April 12, 2008 in Atlantic
Station, will benefit two organizations – Autism Speaks and
The Marcus Institute – together dedicated to increasing
awareness of the growing autism epidemic. Autism is a
developmental disability that is rising in prevalence with
alarming speed. It is estimated that 10,000 children in the
state of Georgia are affected by autism, a disorder of unknown
origin that has no known cure. The Walk for Autism is one of
some 60 Walks held around the country, but Georgia’s is the
only one benefiting both research (Autism Speaks) and
treatment (Marcus Institute).
Each and every Walk for Autism participant, whether a
co-chair, a committee member, a team captain, a walker or a
donor, plays a critical role by championing the cause
to advance and accelerate autism education, advocacy,
awareness and research. For more information on participating
in Atlanta’s Walk for Autism, please visit
www.walknowforautism.org/georgia. |
Walk to Raise Autism Awareness
The Marcus Institute and Autism Speaks Host the 2008
Georgia Walk for Autism
1/18/08
Statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
report that about one in 150 American children is affected
by autism. In Georgia, these statistics are one in 131. Autism is a
developmental disability that is rising in prevalence with alarming speed.
It is estimated that more than 10,000 children in the state of Georgia are
affected by autism, a disorder of unknown origin that has no known cure.
The Marcus Institute and Autism Speaks
are joining forces to raise awareness of autism by hosting the 2008 Georgia
Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at Atlantic
Station. The two organizations are calling on Georgians to form Walk teams
and to register now for the three-mile walk. All proceeds will benefit both
organizations equally. For more information on the Georgia Walk for Autism
and to register, visit
www.walknowforautism.org/georgia, or call 770-451-0570. |
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