7,000 Walkers in Cleveland Raise more than $354,000
On Sunday, September 28, 7,000 people walked at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, for the 2nd annual Cleveland Walk Now for Auti...
7,000 Walkers in Cleveland Raise more than $354,000
On Sunday, September 28, 7,000 people walked at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, for the 2nd annual Cleveland Walk Now for Autism. The walkers, on nearly 350 teams, raised over $354,000.
Entertainment at the Walk was varied and plentiful and included childrens games and bounce houses. Music was provided by a competition singing group from Mentor High School and DJ Nick Zappitelli. Children met Star Wars characters, monkeys and a kangaroo. Seth Qwast, a local artist with autism, displayed his artwork. The event was emceed by Eileen McShea and Bill Safos, on-air personalities from WKYC-3. Alex Kulik from the Cleveland Clinic Center spoke during the opening ceremonies.
The Walk hosted a resource fair which showcased 34 companies and organizations, including Natures Bin, which provided gluten free snacks, Cleveland Clinic, Akron Childrens Hospital, Morgan Stanley, Music Therapy and Vitamin Water.
A number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Cleveland Walk Now for Autism, especially Childrens Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic, which served as a Gold Sponsor. Morgan Stanley and the Akron Childrens Hospital served as Silver Sponsors and Pat and Sandy Marron made a financial contribution to the Walk. Many thanks to returning Walk Chairs Jennifer Detering, Kathy Masterson and Tess Norvell for making the Cleveland Walk such a success.
Visit the Cleveland Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a walk in your area.
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