Annual Fun Walk | Autism Awareness NEPA
October 27, 2021

Annual Fun Walk

Join us for our Annual Fun Walk and Resource Fair on May 4, 2024, at 9 AM ET at the Forty Fort Sports Complex (1000 Camryn Way, Forty Fort, PA 18704)! Walk or run with your AANEPA family from areas beyond NEPA!

Enjoy family activities and games, visit local service providers, and get information on local community businesses and organizations in support of individuals with autism.

About Autism Awareness – NEPA

Autism Awareness – NEPA is a not-for-profit community organization, whose goal is to promote awareness and to support community programs for individuals with Autism in Luzerne County. This event is being conducted under the auspices of the Luzerne Foundation.

Grants are made available every year to support the ongoing provision and enhancement of community programs. Previous recipients of the grants include the Jewish Community Center of Wilkes-Barre; Epona Equine Education; Step by Step, Inc.; New Story; SAFE; Three Treasures Thai Chi, Camp Orchard Hill, Hillside Farms, Pittston YMCA, and Connections. These grants were used to provide camp opportunities, socialization/recreation programs, and vocational programming to children throughout Luzerne County. Sponsorships and contributions tallied from last year exceeded $30,000.

You can Register, Volunteer, or Donate here.

Donation Letter

Text the keyword AANEWALK to 71777 to register, create or join
Text the keyword AANEPADONATE to 41444 to donate ONLY

COME TO OUR FUN FAMILY EVENT

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Anyone and Everyone! Invite your family and friends to run or walk. Individuals with autism register for free. Form a team with your community group, friends, family, or co-workers! Ask your employer to sponsor your team.

WHAT NOW?

WHAT NOW?

Raise awareness by raising funds! Ask everyone to sponsor you by making a flat donation (not per mile). To receive a letter for your tax-deductible contribution, a donation must be made by check. All checks/money orders made payable to: The Luzerne Foundation c/o Autism Awareness – NEPA.

FUN FOR ALL

FUN FOR ALL

T-shirts for registered runners/walkers. Prizes, giveaways, and basket raffles. Free refreshments. Free kid-friendly activities sponsored by participating agencies. Autism Awareness - NEPA merchandise is available for purchase.

OUR GOAL

OUR GOAL

To promote awareness and to support community programs serving individuals with autism. Individuals raising $1,000 or more receive a $100 gift card!