The difficult decision has been made to modify the 2020 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community to an online only fundraiser and virtual walk for this year's campaign. This ensures that organizations like ours are still able to fundraise via the online platform while not putting participants at risk of further spread of the COVID-19 virus. This change is in accordance with the CDC's recommendation of social distancing and avoiding mass gatherings.
Changes for the 2020 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community:
- A virtual walk is a real walk, but it's on your terms! Anytime between May 9 - June 30, you choose how and when you walk (treadmill, park or trail, or around the neighborhood) - it's your choice! You also pick the time to start and stop!
- This year we have lowered the minimum amount raised to receive a t-shirt to $15 before June 30, 2020. T-shirts will be distributed to organization leaders in July.
- You will get (1) raffle ticket for every $50 raised. Raffle chances are tracked online. Prizes will be distributed in July.
Help Support Us For All We Do
Autism Connection of PA staff remains hard at work, maintaining and building support for our community members during these difficult times. We have reached out, and are currently delivering support options for all, including:
- Free phone, messaging, and email counseling, resources, and support
- Weekly autism news
- Meeting with statewide stakeholders about COVID and ID/Autism protections
- Education conferences and workshops (virtual options)
- Developing community safety and police trainings
- School and bullying prevention seminars
- Planning cultural and community family events
Autism Connection of PA can only fulfill our mission of being a lifeline and hub for families and adults, providing support, information, and advocacy with donations from people like you!