Walk For Hope and Family Fun Day

Walk For Hope is an annual family oriented event which aims to increase autism awareness while raising funds to support people with autism and their families. Money raised allows Autism Society Acadiana to provide stipends for families to attend autism-related seminars/conferences; award mini-grants for teachers and professionals; and host local conferences/workshops/trainings on autism topics. Proceeds also support our administrative office and resource library. We strive to make a positive impact on families affected by autism, assisting them as they travel along in their journey.

Pre-Registration Fees:

$20 for adults ages 13 and up, which includes a t-shirt (please select a t-shirt size)

$15 for ages 4-12, which includes a t-shirt (please select a t-shirt size)

Children 3 years and under - Free (Option to purchase t-shirt for $5, sizes Youth XS or Youth S only).

Pre-registration deadline is 11:59pm CST on Saturday, March 31st. Event t-shirts are only guaranteed for individuals who pre-register through RunSignUp, by mail, or in person at our office.

Onsite Registration Fees (Day of event):  $25 per person, except children ages 3 years and under $0.

Walk Details:  Onsite registration and sign-in for pre-registered participants begins at 8:00AM.

The one mile walk starts promptly at 9:00AM at the front of Blackham Coliseum and will proceed down Cajundome Blvd to the Cajundome and back to the Coliseum, followed by great family fun until 12PM. Food and soft drinks will be available, while supplies last.

Activities: assembling small building kits; fun jumps; balloon artist; art activities; carnival games; face painting; and gaming trailer with indoor/outdoor video games.

Music: Provided by Domingue’s Disc Jockey Service.

Awards:  Awards and recognition will be given at the event to the top 3 teams that raise the most funds during the pre-registration time frame (until March 31st). One prize will be awarded for the most creative team t-shirt design. Download t-shirt contest from from our website www.AcadianaAutism.org  or email [email protected] to request the t-shirt contest entry form.

** Please visit our Facebook page Autism Society Acadiana and share the Walk event with your family and friends.