When it comes to raising money for Autism, the community demonstrates solidarity for kids suffering from the brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate and relate to their peers.
Joining the large pool of supporters were local schools during the recent Autism Speaks Miami Walk at J.C. Bermudez Park in Doral, where more than 25,000 families participated in the event.
Miami Lakes-based Hope for Autism played a major role during the event raising nearly $45,000 to help fund Autism research and to create awareness and promote acceptance for all Autism students.
Team captain and founder Marianela Alvarez expressed gratitude to the schools located in the North Region that assisted the group in fundraising.
“I would like to thank and congratulate the schools in our North Region that, under the leadership of their amazing principals, ESE chairpersons and other administrators, joined our team and raised funds to support our community and all students with autism,” Alvarez said. “This has been an unprecedented event and for which we all are very thankful.”
Local schools that raised funds for Autism Speaks Miami Walk were Bob Graham Education Center ($1,469), Palm Springs North Elementary ($801), Milan K-8 Center ($770), West Hialeah Gardens Elementary ($463), Lawton Chiles Middle ($278), and Barbara Goleman High School ($120).
For more information about the Miami Lakes community team, visit www.facebook.com/hopeforautismteam.