Active for Autism 2022

Join us on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 and get Active for Autism!

Autism Society, Newfoundland & Labrador (ASNL) is excited to invite the province to participate in Active for Autism on Sunday, October 23 or at a time that is best suited to your community/schedule. We are also excited to announce that Pipers is once again our Presenting Partner and extend our thanks for their continued support. We are delighted with how much this event has grown over the years, the support our community shows is outstanding and we thank you!Active for Autism is one of our most popular events and encourages families and friends to get together, get active, and raise awareness and funds for ASNL! Active for Autism occurs in close to a dozen locations across the province annually! Participants can choose to walk at an organized event in their community (in-person) or walk within their bubble at a time and location of their convenience (virtual).

Registration is $25 per person and can be done online or at one of our offices in advance by noon on Friday, October 21.Register yourself now to start fundraising online; you can share your own personalised fundraising page on Facebook, Twitter, your website, or by email!

Download a paper pledge sheet HERE

St. John's Walk:

Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 9:30 for check-in and warm up; walk begins at 10:30

Location: Elaine Dobbin Centre, 70 Clinch Crescent; walk will be around Long Pond

Please note this is a no dog event (with the exception of service dogs) and there will be no music.

For more information contact Candace at 722-2803 x 227 or cmoakler@asnl.ca

Burin Peninsula Autism Support Group

Date & Time: Saturday, October 22 at 12 noon Location: Sugarloaf Rd, Burin

For more information contact

Derrick Hanrahan - hanrahanderrick@gmail.com

Barbara Stapleton - b.stapleton@live.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burinpenautismsupportgroup

Glovertown & Area Neurodiverse Parent Support Group

Date & Time: Saturday, October 22 at 1pm to 3pm

Location: Ken Diamond Memorial Park, Hillview Hts., Glovertown

For more information contact Angelina Fillier - angelinafillier1983@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428656307941138

Fortune - Grand Bank

Date: Sunday, October 23rd

Location: Uniquely United Autism Families

For more information contact Nicole Trina - nicoletrina@hotmail.com

ASNL – Eastern Region, Clarenville & Area

Date: Sunday, October 23 at 10am to 12pm

Location: Elizabeth Swan Park, Tilley’s Rd, Clarenville

For more information contact Chris Dedde at 466-7177 or cdedde@asnl.ca

TCP Autism Families Support Group

Date: Sunday, October 23 at 2pm to 4pm

Location: Danny Cleary Community Center, Harbour Grace

For more information contact Tanya Boone sheyanne2004@hotmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tcpasnl

ASNL – Western Region

Date: Sunday, October 23 at 1pm

Location: Margert Bowater Park in Corner Brook

For more information contact Alice Hoddinott ahoddinott@asnl.ca or 709-637-7450

Other locations, dates and times to be announced. For more information about the Active for Autism event please contact your local ASNL office or ASNL Headquarters at 722-2803 or by email info@asnl.ca