Terriers Volunteer at Greater Boston Walk for Autism
October 16, 2017 | Women's Basketball, Student-Athlete Academic Support Service
Student-athletes, coaches and staff from the Boston University women's basketball team volunteered on Sunday at the Greater Boston Walk for Autism Speaks, a fundraising and awareness event held this year on the Boston Common.
The Terriers arrived at the event before 8 a.m. and assisted in various aspects of the walk, including greeting participants, cheering on walkers at the finish line and interacting with families affected by autism throughout the day.
The annual event featured resources, tools and tips from various organizations and lots of fun activities geared towards both parents and children who are affected by autism.
More than 20,000 people, including individuals with autism, their families and friends participate in the walk each year
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed the money it raises to research and developing innovative resources for families. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 95 cities across North America. For more information about Autism Speaks click HERE
The Terriers arrived at the event before 8 a.m. and assisted in various aspects of the walk, including greeting participants, cheering on walkers at the finish line and interacting with families affected by autism throughout the day.
The annual event featured resources, tools and tips from various organizations and lots of fun activities geared towards both parents and children who are affected by autism.
More than 20,000 people, including individuals with autism, their families and friends participate in the walk each year
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed the money it raises to research and developing innovative resources for families. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 95 cities across North America. For more information about Autism Speaks click HERE
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