From Noah: 

This will be our 3rd year walking for Noah, and our first with a team. We are grateful to the Rydberg Family for letting us join forces with Carl's team, and for their friendship over the past year that we have gotten to know them. Noah's continued development has been largely with the help of many people who have been involved with the Autism Society over the years. We are grateful for the support they offer to families like ours, and we feel lucky to have people surrounding us who understand our small victories as well as our struggles. Please consider joining us this year or donating today to help make a difference in the lives of Carl and Noah!

From Carl: This is our 4th year walking for Carl, and we are excited to have our friend Noah join us this year. Carl has grown a lot. We know the autism society has played a significant role in his development. We love attending family events with the Autism Society and look forward to Carl being able to access more resources and programming as he gets older!

25 Years Strong — Let’s Celebrate BIG!

REGISTER NOW! 

Don't forget to select the team you are joining!!

Join us for the 25th Annual Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — a day of celebration, connection, and unwavering support for individuals living with Autism in our community.

This special anniversary marks 25 incredible years of walking together, raising awareness, and fueling life-changing programs and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Our two-mile walk is more than a tradition. It's a day that brings families, friends, and neighbors together to champion inclusion, understanding, and lifelong support. Every dollar raised stays 100% local, directly funding vital services such as:

• Family Sensory & Social Outings
• Family Support & Educational Activities
• Therapeutic Programs across the lifespan

Whether you walk, donate, sponsor, or volunteer, your participation makes an immediate and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

This is our biggest celebration yet, and with your help, it will be our most impactful. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in a brighter future — together.

Please register today and be a part of our 25th Anniversary Walk for Autism!

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Registration Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Walk Begins: 11:00 am promptly; Pre-Walk Announcements at 10:45 am

Location: Lake Erie Speedway – 10700 Delmas Drive, North East

What’s Happening?

Walk Registration Information: (2026 Limited Edition Walk apparel ONLY available with pre-registration on/or before April 1, 2026.)

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

Adult (age 15 and older) registration donation:

– $22.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt

– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk long-sleeve t-shirt

– $36.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk Hoodie

Tween (age 10 – 14) registration donation:

– $12.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt

– $16.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk long-sleeve t-shirt

– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk Hoodie

Youth (age 0 – 9) walk for free

– $10.00 optional YOUTH 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt – pre-order only by the pre-registration deadline of April 1, 2026.

Apparel Policy

Each registration includes one commemorative 2026 apparel item — your choice of a t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, or hoodie (selected during registration).

👕 T-shirts are included with standard registration (selected during registration)
👚 Long sleeves and hoodies include a small additional cost to help offset increased production expenses. (selected during registration)

👉 Want more than one apparel item for yourself? You’ll need to register separately for each item.

We cannot accept a single registration that includes multiple apparel items. This policy ensures accurate ordering and helps us keep the process smooth and fair for everyone.

✅ Apparel guaranteed only for those registered by April 1, 2026.

Thank you for understanding and for walking with us to support our local Autism community!

Walk registrations will be accepted after the April 1, 2026 deadline but will not receive the 2026 LIMITED EDITION Walk apparel option. EXTREMELY Limited vintage Walk t-shirts will be available for pre-registrations received after the APRIL 1 deadline but not guaranteed.

On-site registration ($25.00 per Walker age 15 and older; $15.00 per Walker age 10 – 14) will be available at the Walk on April 25, 2026, but will not include the 2026 LIMITED EDITION Walk apparel options. NO Vintage Walk t-shirts will be available at on-site registration.

Our Annual Walk for Autism is made possible by our families, team captains, community, and sponsors.

Important: Please Double-Check Your Apparel Selection

We kindly ask that you review your Walk registration carefully, especially your apparel size and type selection.

Due to rising costs, we are not able to order extra apparel and cannot exchange items that were selected incorrectly during registration.

✅ If there is an error on our end, we will absolutely make it right as quickly as possible.

If you notice a mistake in your registration, please contact our office at (814) 455-3540. We are happy to make updates or corrections through April 1, 2026.

All donations for this Walk to Autism Society NWPA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are non-refundable.

Join in supporting the Autism Society NWPA and your local community through walking, donating a themed basket, or sponsoring.

In consideration of my entry being accepted, I hereby for myself, the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive any release of rights and claims for any damages I may have against the Autism Society NWPA and the sponsors of this event, named or unnamed, traveling to, participating in, and returning from this event. I hereby represent that the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk is in good health and has current rabies vaccinations. I expressly assume any and all risks associated with contact with participants at the Walk, injuries or damages sustained by, through and/or to other participating animals, the condition of Lake Erie Speedway, and it is understood and agreed that all such risks are appreciated by me. I grant permission to all foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered participants who meet the April 1, 2026, deadline are entitled to receive a commemorative 2026 Walk Apparel (as selected during registration). Autism Society NWPA DOES NOT guarantee apparel unless you are pre-registered AND are present by 11:30 am the day of the Walk. We take no responsibility for reserving or delivering unclaimed apparel. All unclaimed apparel becomes the property of Autism Society NWPA.