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Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
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Melbernai
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Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
I wanted to tell you all about the great walk that we did at Jones Beach -- Autism Speaks.
I am just in awe at the turnout! I have done walks before for other organizations, but never for Autism before. I guess I was expecting a few thousand people, but the talk around the walk was that they estimated over 20,000 people there. I was just so impressed and so pleased that such a large number of people would come out and support such a great cause. As we were walking another woman made a good point that just made me feel even stronger about my reasons for doing the walk --- with Autism doctors aren't even sure what causes it ---- and most people don't have much idea what it is all about ---- so I am just so glad that so many people came to raise awareness and raise funds for research.
As far as the walk, it was exhausting. It was supposedly 4 miles total, but pushing the stroller against the wind just made it that much more tiring. They gave out tons of water though, juice and snacks, and had a checkpoint half way so that people could re-hydrate.
Here are a few pictures from the walk:
The girls are ready to start walking for Team: Isaac's Perpetual Motion!
About to go through the starting point:
Time for a break!
Almost at the half-way point!!
Thanks again for everyone who showed their support through their kind words and donations over the past few days! I appreciate it!!
Melissa
Message edited 10/14/2007 9:38:04 PM.
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Posted 10/14/07 9:35 PM  |
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CathyB
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Re: Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
Looks like you guys had a great time!
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| Posted 10/14/07 9:40 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
You did such a GREAT thing!!! What a great turn out! That is awesome!!!
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| Posted 10/14/07 9:41 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
That's amazing how many people were there!
The pics came out great - looks like a great day!
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| Posted 10/14/07 9:41 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Today's Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach
What a great thing you did Meliss!!
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| Posted 10/14/07 9:46 PM |
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