Thank you to everyone who made the Virtual Run/Walk for Autism a success! This event, held April 17-24, benefitted Beaufort, Greenville/Winterville, and Wilmington. We would like to say a special thank you to our spring sponsors. Competitive 5k Results Greenville 1st place overall female, Angela Suter 2nd place overall female, Heidi Laurion 3rd place…
Improving Health and Building Community in Asheville
Every Monday from 3 to 4 p.m., you can find a group of people of all ages running and walking at French Broad River Park in Asheville. Each time a participant completes the half-mile loop, a check is placed next to his or her name on a giant chart. They are all members of the…
Giving Back for Camp Royall
Each summer at Camp Royall, Tommy Guthrie Johnson is all grins and giggles as he enjoys swimming, hiking, digging in the garden, and singing camp songs, silly motions and all. Tommy, who is 14, is âcomplex,â said his mother, Megan Johnson. âHeâs so challenging but so funny and smart and cuddly and loveable.â Megan adopted…
Racinâ for Greyson Ready to Inspire at Triangle Run/Walk for Autism
The Kidd family hasnât missed a single Triangle Run/Walk for Autism since 2007, the year Greyson was diagnosed. âYou want to be around other people who are experiencing what you are experiencing,â said his father, Kevin. Greyson was just 2 when he was diagnosed. He did not speak much or know how to interact with…
Greensboro Camp Helps EJ Find His Voice
EJ Clay is about to turn 10. He loves puzzles, bubbles, music, anything outdoors, and most of all, basketball. âEJ loves to play basketball,â said his mom, Cecily Shropshire, explaining that he is tall for his age. âThey call him the Little LeBron.â Heâs also very funny and is often the class clown, she said….
WNC Run/Walk is âAutism Community Dayâ
Daniel Landry knows firsthand what a difference employment supports can make. Landry, a 33-year-old who is on the autism spectrum, faced some challenges at his first jobs. He was capable of doing the work but needed a different way to learn the tasks. âA lot of times the employer doesnât understand autism or why youâre…
Triangle Run/Walk for Autism is a Family Affair
For the Ludwig family of Holly Springs, autism awareness is a family affair. Mason Ludwig, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 3, is now an âactive 11-year-old who loves YouTube, French fries, Mickey Mouse, and most of all, his family!â said his mother, Kelley Ludwig. âMasonâs brothers are both amazing advocates for spreading…
Guilford Team Gives Back at Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism
College is a time for young adults to learn more about the world around them and their place in it. Tom Carmean, head coach of the Guilford College menâs lacrosse team since 2010, wants to help the young men he works with gain perspective on people who are outside of their usual spheres. So last…
WNC Run/Walk for Autism is Chance to Share Their Story
Wyatt Ogden was not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder until he was 7 years old. He had been referred for an autism evaluation by his preschool when he was 3, but he was high-functioning, and his parents did not want to limit him with a label. But Wyatt had some challenges in elementary school, and…