Join us as we take Steps of Hope together!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Ridgedale Shopping Center
Registration 8:30 - 10:00 am
Walk 10:00 - 11:00 am
Post-walk rally 11:00 am
Pre-register by Feb. 16, 2009! http://www.ausm.org/soh/index.asp .
It is so easy to participate in the Steps of Hope! Pull together a team of family, friends, neighbors and co-workers and join us as we weave our way through Ridgedale Center's upper level. Find sponsors to contribute to your efforts or donate yourself and come out to support this great cause. The Autism Society of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Getting started is easy
It only takes a few minutes to create your Online Fundraising Page:
- Click the Get Started button
- Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your passions and your purpose.
- Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.
- Create a team! Raise donations, walk together and maximize your fun!
Every walker who raises $50 receives a free 2009 Steps of Hope shirt! Pre-registration deadline is Feb. 16, 2009.
Team leaders are eligible for prizes based on the amount of donations that their team raises! Make sure to register your team at the walk!
Book Swap & Donation
Bring any gently used book, tape, or DVD on autism to Steps of Hope. All donated items will be available immediately for purchase for $2.00. You may also drop off books at AuSM before the walk.
Piggy Banks
Save your pennies for camp! Decorate your own “AuSM Camp Fund” piggy bank for $5.00! All proceeds benefit AuSM Camps.
Coat Check
Check your coat during the walk! All proceeds from the coat check benefit AuSM Camps.
Sponsors
Browse our sponsor tables, and find valuable resources, products and services for individuals with ASD.
Celebrity Walkers
Meet Common Man from KFAN, Miss South Central 2008 Natalie Davis, and TC the Minnesota Twins mascot.
Activities
There will be music and snacks throughout the day. Shop for autism awareness merchandise at AuSM’s booth.
Check back for more details, including registration and fun events the day of the walk! If you have any questions, please see our website at www.ausm.org.
AuSM will use proceeds from the Steps of Hope to continue our efforts in offering information and support to individuals, families and staff in a wide variety of ways. AuSM hosts an annual 3-day conference for parents, educators and service providers, offers educational programs including the Discovery Series for parents of children recently diagnosed with autism, and weekly workshops and support groups. Through our Steps of Hope Support Grant program, we invite Minnesota families, schools and service providers to request financial help to purchase goods and services they need as they work with individuals with autism.
