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Walk for Autism-Virginia
The 9th Annual Walk for Autism-Virginia will be SATURDAY October 26, 2013 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds- RAIN OR SHINE!
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T-Shirt Design Contest
Imagine YOUR design on hundreds of t-shirts across Northern Virginia!
April is Autism Acceptance Month in Northern Virginia. Help us raise awareness and acceptance by participating in the t-shirt design contest for the 9th Annual Walk for Autism-Virginia! We invite anyone who is interested to submit a design. We don't have a specific theme in mind, so let your creative juices flow! You can either draw/color (see the flyer for tips) the design and mail it to us OR use the computer develop it (.pdf or .jpeg formats work best) then email it to info@walkforautismva.org. We will incorporate the date of the Walk into the perimeter of the design if you don't work it in - see the picture of the design for the 2010 shirt. We ask that you limit it to 4-5 colors as it increases the cost to produce the shirts if more colors are used.
The winner will receive up to 6 t-shirts in sizes of their choosing to keep or give to family and friends! Submission deadline Thursday April 25. The winnner will be announced at the Autism Acceptance Walk (www.autismacceptance.org) on April 28th. For more information contact Barbara Wagner at info@walkforautismva.org or (703)859-0030.
Rose Hill Walk
In the meantime, join us for an Autism 5k Run/Walk and 1M Fun Run at Rose Hill Elementary School, 6301 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA on Saturday, May 18th at 8m to benefit the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. A map and directions are at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=105. Register at http://www.fcps.edu/RoseHillES.
Special Features from Our Event
Commemorative Signs
Recognize a friend or loved one on the spectrum! $100 will honor your loved one on a commemorative sign. The sign can include photos and words of encouragement for them or a special message about them from you. All signs will have Walk for Autism-Virginia and ASNV logos and the date of the Walk. These signs will be placed along the walk route for all to see and are yours to keep after the Walk. Contact us at (703) 859-0030 or info@walkforautismva.org to place your order for a sign.
Resource Fair
The Resource Fair features exhibitors who provide products, services and resources for families affected by autism as well as the general public. We typically have 25-30 vendors but always have space for more. If you are interested in exhibiting please contact us at (703) 859-0030 or info@walkforautismva.org.
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is another popular feature at the Walk. Many area businesses donate items or gift certificates. Beginning bids are generally half the original costs so participants can get some terrific deals. Some of previous years prominent items included: tickets to well known amusement park; certificates to local gyms, spas, and golf clubs; and autographed pictures and sports memorabilia from professional sports teams in our area. If you are interested in donating a silent auction item please contact us at info@walkforautismva.org.
