The Run The Stuffing Off For Autism Virtual 5k Race is a fun running series to help us run off all that turkey and stuffing we gained at Thanksgiving! Men, women and children are all invited to embrace their running spirit and participate in this 5k. Our goal is to provide the service of virtual competition and promote a healthy lifestyle while fundraising for a great cause. The proceeds of this brand new event will be donated to Marcus Autism Center, a not-for-profit organization and subsidiary of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that treats more than 5,500 children with autism and related disorders each year.
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The cause |
The Run The Stuffing Off For Autism Virtual 5k Race isn’t all fun and games. Or, more accurately, it is pretty much all fun and games– but with an express purpose in mind; raising funds and awareness for children with autism. The Run The Stuffing Off sees the important need for autism research and treatment in our society because we know that many challenges come to living with autism and so many children are not given the opportunity for a fulfilled life. As such we are excited to help spread and strength this privilege because after all it changes lives. The Run The Stuffing Off For Autism will donate to the Marcus Autism Center in it’s mission to help autism.
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About Marcus Autism Center |
As one of the largest autism centers in the U.S. and one of only three National Institutes of Health (NIH) Autism Centers of Excellence, Marcus Autism Center offers families access to the latest research, comprehensive evaluations and intensive behavior treatments. With the help of research grants, community support and government funding, Marcus Autism Center aims to maximize the potential of children with autism today and transform the nature of autism for future generations.
Check out http://www.marcus.org to learn more. |