Why the Walk

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 the ASA-NV & Walk for Autism 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)859-7777 or [email protected] to place your order for a sign. View Sample Sign here

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Team Captain Kit
Team T-Shirts
Offline Pledge Forms

Why The Walk?

The Walk for Autism-Virginia was started out of frustration and determination. My husband and I were struggling to afford therapies for our two sons. We checked into all of the area agencies to see if there was funding available to help us and found there was nothing. So I knew there must be more parents like us out there. I did some research and found a wonderful woman who had started a walk in another state. With her help and the help of some other determined parents of children with autism, we had our first Walk for Autism-Virginia, in a small community in Prince William County in October 2005. The money raised goes to help area families pay for therapy for children with autism. I am very proud of our walk and how it has grown over the years and am so happy that it is making a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Paula Emerson
Founder of Walk for Autism-Virginia

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2008 Album