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The weather was great. Best estimates are that approximately 300 people
participated at the event held at the Baylor University Fountain Mall, in Waco,
Texas on Saturday, April 25th, 2009.
Emily Matthews of KWTX was outstanding in her support, and kept the crowd
on its toes as door prizes and raffle prizes were awarded throughout the
morning.
Lee Kelly of 3-Footed Audio managed the sound system and did a great job
keeping everyone walking, dancing, or hopping to the music.
All the kids (and kids-at-heart) had a fantastic time playing in the giant sand
pile, blowing bubbles, creating art, and participating in the numerous games
and activities that were on the Fountain Mall.
McGruff the Crime Dog wandered around the crowd, Rachel Allison of the
Lady Bears Basketball signed autographs, firefighters from Waco Fire
Station #4 gave everyone an up-close look at their fire engine, Just Because
Sno-Cones handed out their wonderful treats, and Dr Pepper and Oak Farms
provided water, juice and milk.
The Baylor Autism Resource Center in the Draper building had their Open
House with refreshments and everyone could look around the area and see
what the center does.
Everyone who went up to the Resource Fair in the Student Union Building got
to meet the Angel Paws therapy dog, Taffy, as well as pick up information
from area agencies and organizations.
We helped raise awareness of autism and funds for the Baylor Autism
Resource Center and the Arc of McLennan County Summer Day Camp
program.
We are still working on getting a complete total. Some donations are still
coming in, but it looks like total funds raised will be between $5,000 and
$6,000. Those proceeds will be distributed to the Baylor Autism Resource
Center and the Arc of McLennan County’ Summer Day Camp program. When
we have an accurate assessment we will post it on this website.
Many Thanks to:
Baylor University. Without their support this Walk would not have happened.
Baylor University Educational Psychology Department the School Psychology
Program. Dr Julie Ivey’s colleagues and students gave generously of their
time and expertise.
Emily Matthews of KWTX-TV, who was extremely generous to give of her
time to come out to the Walk and emcee the event.
Lee Kelley of 3Footed Productions, who provided the musical
background and atmosphere for participants.
Rachel Allison of Lady Bears Basketball, who came to support the walk and
signed autographs.
Waco Fire Department Station #4, who came with a Fire Engine and helped
kids (and grownups) experience the thrill of sitting “up high” in the truck.
Waco Police Department for allowing us to borrow McGruff the Crime Dog,
and Michael Pastrano who works at the VA, who gallantly wore the costume.
Ride for Autism participants.
Waco Cultural Arts Festival and Doreen Ravenscroft, for providing children’s
art activities.
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, for providing many of
the children’s games.
Baylor Autism Resource Center.
Special thanks to our very wonderful supporters:
Autism in Action
Baylor University
Card & Party Factory
CTWP
Dr Pepper
Heart of Texas MHMR
Just Because Sno Cones
Oak Farms
Pampered Chef and Dana LaFayette
Salon Dada
Southern Living and Christina Taylor
Sturdisteel and Schultz Industries
Texas Life
Waco Tribune Herald
Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeVault
Mark Embry
Mr. & Mrs. Zandy Goode
Cindy Jackson
Lee Kelly and 3 Footed Audio
Peggy Mattson
Kathleen Plemons
Teresa Walker
Special thanks to our raffle and door prize providers:
CTWP
Charlie and Lynn Pack of Pack Productions
Build a Bear
Kim Johnson with Baylor Fitness
MTTS Marble and Granite
Baylor Athletics
Design Team
Executive Hair Quarters
Donna Flanery and M. Dennis (signed book)
Scott’s Higher Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Zero Gravity Gymnastics
I-HOP Baylor Location and Manager Jim LaFayette
McDonalds
The Basket Case and Paula Thompson
Thanks to those who came and furnished information at the Resource Fair in
the Student Center. Among those participating were:
Angel Paws www.angelpaws.info
Arc of McLennan County www.wacoarc.org
Baylor Autism Resource Center www.baylor.edu/soe/autism
Children’s Autism Center www.cactexas.info
College Living Experience www.cleinc.net/locations/austin.aspx
Einstein Institute / Jennifer Darwin
InKidable Children’s Special Needs Network www.special-children.org
MHMR / ECI www.hotrmhmr.org
Partners Texas PATH Project www.partnerstx.org
Providence Health Network Outpatient Services / Debbie Haddad
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
(Formerly Camp Hope Therapeutic Riding) http://reachtrc.org
Region12 Education Service Center www.esc12.net
Texas Parent to Parent www.txp2p.org
Waco Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Extra special thanks to our fantastic volunteers. Without them none of this
would have come together. Among the many volunteer organizations, we had:
GAP, Inc., Hillsboro, Texas
Junior League of Waco, Inc.
Midway High School PALS
Midway Middle School PALS
Midway Middle School Cheerleaders
Baylor Student Organizations:
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
American Medical Student Association
Baylor Pre-physician Assistant Society Medical Service Organization
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology
Special thanks to Baylor students Sarah Skipper and Crystal Lee for their
above-and-beyond work in coordinating volunteers.
And, a very special thanks to Dr. Helen Benedict, of the Baylor Department of
Psychology and Neuroscience and her students.
Dr. Benedict provides us free space for our monthly meetings, and her
students provide free child care for our support group members' children
with autism and their siblings.
If anyone or group was overlooked or misrepresented, we apologize.
Please let us know of any omissions or mistakes, so they may be corrected.
Please use out Contact Us page.
participated at the event held at the Baylor University Fountain Mall, in Waco,
Texas on Saturday, April 25th, 2009.
Emily Matthews of KWTX was outstanding in her support, and kept the crowd
on its toes as door prizes and raffle prizes were awarded throughout the
morning.
Lee Kelly of 3-Footed Audio managed the sound system and did a great job
keeping everyone walking, dancing, or hopping to the music.
All the kids (and kids-at-heart) had a fantastic time playing in the giant sand
pile, blowing bubbles, creating art, and participating in the numerous games
and activities that were on the Fountain Mall.
McGruff the Crime Dog wandered around the crowd, Rachel Allison of the
Lady Bears Basketball signed autographs, firefighters from Waco Fire
Station #4 gave everyone an up-close look at their fire engine, Just Because
Sno-Cones handed out their wonderful treats, and Dr Pepper and Oak Farms
provided water, juice and milk.
The Baylor Autism Resource Center in the Draper building had their Open
House with refreshments and everyone could look around the area and see
what the center does.
Everyone who went up to the Resource Fair in the Student Union Building got
to meet the Angel Paws therapy dog, Taffy, as well as pick up information
from area agencies and organizations.
We helped raise awareness of autism and funds for the Baylor Autism
Resource Center and the Arc of McLennan County Summer Day Camp
program.
We are still working on getting a complete total. Some donations are still
coming in, but it looks like total funds raised will be between $5,000 and
$6,000. Those proceeds will be distributed to the Baylor Autism Resource
Center and the Arc of McLennan County’ Summer Day Camp program. When
we have an accurate assessment we will post it on this website.
Many Thanks to:
Baylor University. Without their support this Walk would not have happened.
Baylor University Educational Psychology Department the School Psychology
Program. Dr Julie Ivey’s colleagues and students gave generously of their
time and expertise.
Emily Matthews of KWTX-TV, who was extremely generous to give of her
time to come out to the Walk and emcee the event.
Lee Kelley of 3Footed Productions, who provided the musical
background and atmosphere for participants.
Rachel Allison of Lady Bears Basketball, who came to support the walk and
signed autographs.
Waco Fire Department Station #4, who came with a Fire Engine and helped
kids (and grownups) experience the thrill of sitting “up high” in the truck.
Waco Police Department for allowing us to borrow McGruff the Crime Dog,
and Michael Pastrano who works at the VA, who gallantly wore the costume.
Ride for Autism participants.
Waco Cultural Arts Festival and Doreen Ravenscroft, for providing children’s
art activities.
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, for providing many of
the children’s games.
Baylor Autism Resource Center.
Special thanks to our very wonderful supporters:
Autism in Action
Baylor University
Card & Party Factory
CTWP
Dr Pepper
Heart of Texas MHMR
Just Because Sno Cones
Oak Farms
Pampered Chef and Dana LaFayette
Salon Dada
Southern Living and Christina Taylor
Sturdisteel and Schultz Industries
Texas Life
Waco Tribune Herald
Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeVault
Mark Embry
Mr. & Mrs. Zandy Goode
Cindy Jackson
Lee Kelly and 3 Footed Audio
Peggy Mattson
Kathleen Plemons
Teresa Walker
Special thanks to our raffle and door prize providers:
CTWP
Charlie and Lynn Pack of Pack Productions
Build a Bear
Kim Johnson with Baylor Fitness
MTTS Marble and Granite
Baylor Athletics
Design Team
Executive Hair Quarters
Donna Flanery and M. Dennis (signed book)
Scott’s Higher Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Zero Gravity Gymnastics
I-HOP Baylor Location and Manager Jim LaFayette
McDonalds
The Basket Case and Paula Thompson
Thanks to those who came and furnished information at the Resource Fair in
the Student Center. Among those participating were:
Angel Paws www.angelpaws.info
Arc of McLennan County www.wacoarc.org
Baylor Autism Resource Center www.baylor.edu/soe/autism
Children’s Autism Center www.cactexas.info
College Living Experience www.cleinc.net/locations/austin.aspx
Einstein Institute / Jennifer Darwin
InKidable Children’s Special Needs Network www.special-children.org
MHMR / ECI www.hotrmhmr.org
Partners Texas PATH Project www.partnerstx.org
Providence Health Network Outpatient Services / Debbie Haddad
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
(Formerly Camp Hope Therapeutic Riding) http://reachtrc.org
Region12 Education Service Center www.esc12.net
Texas Parent to Parent www.txp2p.org
Waco Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Extra special thanks to our fantastic volunteers. Without them none of this
would have come together. Among the many volunteer organizations, we had:
GAP, Inc., Hillsboro, Texas
Junior League of Waco, Inc.
Midway High School PALS
Midway Middle School PALS
Midway Middle School Cheerleaders
Baylor Student Organizations:
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
American Medical Student Association
Baylor Pre-physician Assistant Society Medical Service Organization
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology
Special thanks to Baylor students Sarah Skipper and Crystal Lee for their
above-and-beyond work in coordinating volunteers.
And, a very special thanks to Dr. Helen Benedict, of the Baylor Department of
Psychology and Neuroscience and her students.
Dr. Benedict provides us free space for our monthly meetings, and her
students provide free child care for our support group members' children
with autism and their siblings.
If anyone or group was overlooked or misrepresented, we apologize.
Please let us know of any omissions or mistakes, so they may be corrected.
Please use out Contact Us page.
2009 Walk for Autism Raises over $5,000
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The Arc of
McLennan County
provides care and
support for persons
and the families
affected by autism,
mental retardation and
developmental
disabilities.
Each summer the Arc
offers an 8-week day
camp for children with
disabilities, including
a unique and
specialized curriculum
for children with
autism.
Many parents would
not be able to
continue working
during the summer if it
were not for the Arc
Summer Day Camp.
The Arc camp enables
parents to know that
quality care is being
provided for their
children during the
summer months. For
more information,
visit their website.
The Baylor Autism
Resource Center
helps fill a critical gap
in resources for this
region. It first opened
to the community on
January 28th, 2008,
after being awarded a
Baylor / Waco
Foundation grant.
The center is utilized
by parents, caregivers,
educators, trainers,
professionals in the
field and Baylor
students. It will ensure
that resources,
trainings, workshops,
coordination of
available services and
a team approach is
available to the
community.
BARC also offers a
Summer Day Camp
begining June 7th. For
a free brochure PDF
file click here.
Other current projects
include facilitating
"Social Circle" groups
to build interpersonal
and social skills for
youth with ASD,
developing a Central
Texas Resource
Services Handbook
and Website, and
establishing a lending
library with books,
sensory integration
materials and motor
lab equipment for
checkout.
With continued
support from the
community, the center
will expand services
and develop new
projects related to
therapy and research
in the field.
For more information
about the center,
contact Julie Ivey, or
visit their website.
The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
McLennan County
provides care and
support for persons
and the families
affected by autism,
mental retardation and
developmental
disabilities.
Each summer the Arc
offers an 8-week day
camp for children with
disabilities, including
a unique and
specialized curriculum
for children with
autism.
Many parents would
not be able to
continue working
during the summer if it
were not for the Arc
Summer Day Camp.
The Arc camp enables
parents to know that
quality care is being
provided for their
children during the
summer months. For
more information,
visit their website.
The Baylor Autism
Resource Center
helps fill a critical gap
in resources for this
region. It first opened
to the community on
January 28th, 2008,
after being awarded a
Baylor / Waco
Foundation grant.
The center is utilized
by parents, caregivers,
educators, trainers,
professionals in the
field and Baylor
students. It will ensure
that resources,
trainings, workshops,
coordination of
available services and
a team approach is
available to the
community.
BARC also offers a
Summer Day Camp
begining June 7th. For
a free brochure PDF
file click here.
Other current projects
include facilitating
"Social Circle" groups
to build interpersonal
and social skills for
youth with ASD,
developing a Central
Texas Resource
Services Handbook
and Website, and
establishing a lending
library with books,
sensory integration
materials and motor
lab equipment for
checkout.
With continued
support from the
community, the center
will expand services
and develop new
projects related to
therapy and research
in the field.
For more information
about the center,
contact Julie Ivey, or
visit their website.
The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
Heart of Texas Autism Network
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