Above: The annual Walk/Run on Southborough roads to support NECC’s work in autism research and education is next week. (image from event Facebook)
Southborough based New England Center for Children’s Walk/Run for Autism is a week from tomorrow.
On Saturday, May 11th, runners and walkers will take help raise awareness and funds for NECC’s autism research and education. Expect a large crowd, including many Southborough residents.
Registration is $25 and includes a race T-shirt and timing number. (You can also join/form a team to fundraise.) The deadline to register online is Tuesday, May 7th. (If you miss that, you can still register at the event, starting at 9:00 am.)
As usual, the event includes a free post-race cookout to celebrate. The event includes a vendor expo with exhibitors giving away “swag”.
This year’s “presenting sponsor” is BJ’s Wholesale Club.
NECC promotes:
This professionally timed race is a signature fundraiser supporting NECC’s mission to create a global network of educators, researchers, and programs so that those living with autism may live fuller lives. All funds raised through this community event benefit NECC’s programs and services beyond what tuition covers including vocational opportunities, student outings, specialized equipment and technology, research, and professional development.
“BJ’s Wholesale Club has been an incredible supporter of NECC over the years, and we are thrilled to have them as the sponsor of this flagship fundraising event,” said Jared Bouzan, MEd, NECC’s chief development officer. “The NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism has become a beloved tradition among NECC students, staff, and families as well as for our supporters and residents of the town of Southborough and surrounding communities. It is always a wonderful day celebrating the NECC mission and we could not do it without the help of incredible partners like BJ’s. We look forward to making this year’s event the biggest and best one yet!”
The walk/run begins at 10:00 am, followed by the cookout for participants. There will also be raffles and prizes.
If you’re not up to doing the 5K, you can still mark the date to give your support in person and/or donate online.
For those of you who are planning to participate, below are more details.
The event is held at the Neary School campus on Parkerville Road. But no parking will be available on-site. There is a lot that’s walking distance away (½ mile) at 225 Turnpike Road, plus shuttles from the satellite parking location at NECC’s Main Campus, 33 Turnpike Rd.
The day’s activities are based at Neary School’s campus with the course looping around the Parkerville and Deerfoot Road area. (See map right.)
For more of the event details or to register, click here.
