More than 1,000 walks for autism

(LEWES, Del.) – As part of Autism Awareness Month, more than 1,000 people participated in Autism Delaware's March for Autism in Cape Henlopen National Park on Saturday morning. It is the largest family and community event of the year organized by the organization.

Each year, families form teams and walk along a scenic drive in Cape Henlopen National Park to raise public awareness of autism and raise funds for family support, advocacy and advocacy programs. rights, recreation and social of the Autism Delaware family. This event raised $ 200,000 each year and the organization hopes to exceed this year.

Melissa Martin is Assistant Director of Power, an adult services program. She explains the importance of raising awareness this month. "April is Autism Awareness Month and that's why we chose to walk in early April, we try to help educate the community, bring people together and celebrate." the diversity of autism in our community, "she said. .

April 13^th, Autism Delaware will take another walk to Fox Point State National Park in Wilmington.