Autism Cares Foundation Race 4 Resources

5K, 1 Mile Family Scavenger Hunt, Expo Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Festivities open at 8 a.m. Bucks County Community College and Tyler State Park Why do we “Race for Resources”? We Race to raise funds to provide Resources, services, and activities, to people with autism and other disabilities to help them gain independence and provide social opportunities enriching their lives today and building them a brighter tomorrow. What does Autism Cares Foundation do? Our Adult Services Division provides programs where participants enhance their life skills to develop greater independence. We are a licensed provider of a Community Participation Program (aka: Day Habilitation Program), a Home and Community Program, and Supported Employment (available in the future). We also provide programs and activities for adults through our 21+ Friends Group. These groups are geared toward those with varying levels of independence and self-direction. Community excursions, cultural activities, volunteerism, and athletics are but a few of the many opportunities offered. For younger children and teens, Autism Cares Foundation provides an abundance of activities annually geared to various age groups and includes movies, themed dances, fitness program, singing, trampoline parks, and much more. We support hundreds of people in our communities including your employees, friends, neighbors and perhaps your loved ones providing opportunities and choices for social outings, activities, and parental/care-provider resources and networking. The race is on! We need your support. Whether you choose to build a team, run, walk, sponsor, donate, or present at our Expo, your financial support of Autism Cares Foundation enables us to offer many activities for individuals with disabilities. Something for Everyone What better way than to start your day by giving back to the community that supports us. Runners: 5K New course Teams: Fundraising achievement prizes. The more funds you raise, the better the prizes. Please click on the Fundraising Prizes tab for more information. Parade of Teams: Just like the Olympics & win a prize for best custom Team T-shirt Largest Team Prize: Each team member wins a prize for the most team members. Individual Fund Raisers: There’s no “I” in team, but there is a “me”. Develop the power of “me” as a valuable fundraising resource helping us achieve our fundraising goal and win prizes (same as Teams prizes). Walkers: 1 mile walk and photo scavenger hunt, prizes for finding some or all hidden objects Kids: Participate in our Race of Aces and win prizes (Egg Spoon Race, Ring Toss, Ping Pong Toss). Age groups 5-8 & 9-13. Also enjoy face painting, moon bounce, climb aboard a fire truck and more. The Expo: Showcases organizations that provide services for individuals with autism and other disabilities. Discover resources to assist in your personal care journey…all in one place! Food 4 Fun: OMG the food!!! Voted (by us) as the best food ever at a fundraising event. Our friends at Outback Steakhouse, Carrabbas’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill have an amazing selection of foods to tantalize your pallet. Who does this at a race?...only Autism Cares Foundation! Join the RACE 4 RESOURCES Fundraising Spectacular Children 5 and younger admitted at no charge (5 and under must register) Entrance is gated, everyone must register as either a runner or a walker. (Spectators need to check in at Day of Race sign up to receive a wristband. The Race 4 Resources is a pet-friendly event. Event is rain or shine (preferably shine) Cancellations and refunds are not offered. Don’t hesitate, we need your support. A child is diagnosed with autism or an IDD every 6 minutes of every day, adding nearly 88,000 people per year. You can make a difference by helping us help others. The only decision that needs to be made is how you choose to help.