More than 1,000 people gathered at Stanley Park Sept. 28 for the 11th annual Western New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks. More than 150 teams raised nearly $100,000 to help Autism Speaks provide resources, research, therapy, and more for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the fastest growing diagnosed developmental disorder today. Local officials helped rally the crowds Saturday, including Mayor Daniel Knapik, Rep. Donald Humason, Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, and City Councilor David Flaherty,
More than 1,000 participants in the Western New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks gathered at Stanley Park Sept. 28 for the 11th annual walk. Local officials, including Mayor Daniel Knapik, Rep. Donald Humason, Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, and City Councilor David Flaherty participated in the event that raised about $100,000 for Autism Speaks. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
Representatives Nicholas Boldyga, of Southwick, at top left, and Don Humason, of Westfield, along with his son Quinn, – both sponsors of team Ryan’s Rally For Autism, lead the crowd in saying The Pledge of Allegience Sept. 28 during the Walk Now For Autism Speaks Western New England event. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
Sam Walas of Team Monson Strong was one of several speakers during the opening ceremony of Walk Now For Autism Speaks Western New England, held at Stanley Park Sept. 28. More than 1,000 people walked to raise funds and awareness. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
A daring young man gets ready to spin at one of several rides and games at Stanley Park for the Autism Speaks fundraising walk Saturday, (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
Team members register as they arrive at Stanley Park Sept. 28 for the 11th annual Western New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
A participant in the 2013 Western New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks looks over a brochure in the resource tent Sept, 28, (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
