The Autism Awareness Walk for 2017 was held April 2 at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna. This event is organized by Autsim BC – Interior and Autism Okanagan once again sponsored and participated in this event. We have been at the walk every year since it began in 2012. We had our signature red balloons for everyone! Thanks to PraxAir for donating the helium to us for the event! We had over 10 volunteers help out at our booth. We had information on our programming as well as a wonderful display featuring our Special Hockey Team (who were participating in their yearly tournament the same weekend!)
There were about 30 local organizations and service providers with tables and booths. An estimated 300 people participated in the 1 km walk, but there were likely over 500 people who came out (not all of us could join in on the walk!) There was something for everyone, coffee, snacks and even a bouncy castle!
Thanks to everyone who made this walk such a success!