SAN DIEGO, May 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To raise awareness for autism, Autism Speaks will host multiple disability-friendly events including the largest autism walk in San Diego, Walk Now for Autism Speaks, on October 19 at Liberty Station. Upcoming events include:
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San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-Off
August 7, 2014, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Dave and Busters, 2931 Camino Del Rio, San Diego, CA
Marianne Sullivan, RN, responsible for community outreach and education at Autism Speaks, will speak on the topic of family services and what is available for families and communities affected by autism.
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11th Anniversary San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks
October 19, 2014, 8am
Liberty Station of Point Loma, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA
An anticipated 4,000 autism supporters and families affected by autism will unite for the 10th anniversary San Diego Autism Walk. http://walknowforautismspeaks.org/sandiego
ABOUT SAN DIEGO WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: The 11th annual San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be held October 19, 2014 at Liberty Station of Point Loma Ingram Plaza at 2640 Historic Decatur Road in San Diego, CA. The 2013 San Diego Autism Walk hosted 4,000 people and raised $130,109.
www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/sandiego
https://www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.SanDiego
https://twitter.com/SDAutismWalk
ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS: Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism advocacy organization, dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. www.autismspeaks.org
ABOUT AUTISM: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism now affects about 1 in every 68 American children, including 1 in 42 boys. Autism is a complex condition that affects a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges.