Walk to Benefit Children with Autism Set for April 2
March 28, 2006
Written by Michael Castellon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 28, 2006
CONTACT: Michael Castellon, m.castellon@ttu.edu
LUBBOCK – The lives of children with autism and those who support them will be celebrated
at a community walk hosted by Texas Tech University at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 2.
The Hands For Hope Walk for Autism will take place at the Coronado High School track
located at 3307 Vicksburg Avenue. The event is free to the public. Participants will
receive free t-shirts while supplies last.
The event will feature inflatable jumping castles, face painting and balloon artists.
There will also be an information fair for participants seeking information about
services and support for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The event is sponsored by the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research.
“It’s important for us to raise awareness and celebrate those with autism spectrum
disorders and there is no better way to do that than to involve the community,” said
Dr. Robin Lock, co-founder of the Burkhart Center. “We invite the entire community
to come celebrate with us.”
For more information or to register for the event, visit http://www.educ.ttu.edu/edsp/burkhartproject/Frequently_Asked_Questions.htm
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CONTACT: Dr. Robin Lock, co-director of the Jim and Jere Lynn Burkhart Center for
Autism Education and Research, (806) 742-1998, or robin.lock@ttu.edu