5K RACE, 1 MILE FAMILY WALK, VENDOR EXPO

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 - FESTIVITIES OPEN AT 8:30 A.M.

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TYLER STATE PARK



_ WHY DO WE RACE FOR RESOURCES?_


WE RACE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION IN THEIR MISSION TO BRING RESOURCES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. OUR WORK HELPS THEM GAIN INDEPENDENCE, ACHIEVE GOALS, AND BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND WORK TOWARD A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.

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_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 PROGRAM), A HOME AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.

WE ALSO PROVIDE PEP (PERSONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS) PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS THROUGH OUR 18+. THE MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH INCLUDES ENHANCING SOCIAL AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS, INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING, AND CREATING POSSIBLE TRAININGS AND OPPORTUNITIES. PEP COURSES PROVIDE AVENUES WHERE PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE NORMALIZATION AND SOCIALIZATION, EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS, ENJOY LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVE SOCIAL SKILLS, IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. PEP WILL HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONNECTIONS WITHIN PEER GROUPS AND THE COMMUNITY. ALL COURSES, CLUBS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES WILL BE PRIVATE PAY.

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.


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 INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.



CREATE A TEAM!

Walk with your family and friends to make the biggest impact! Invite others to join you in raising funds and awareness for what we do and what were needed now more than ever.

If youre interested in being a captain, click HERE or email lfallon@autismcaresfoundation.org for more information.

THE POWER OF ONE-

No team? No problem! You can make a huge difference by sharing what youre doing online and asking others to support your efforts.

KIDS:

ENJOY FACE PAINTING, MOON BOUNCE, AND MORE.

THE EXPO:

SHOWCASES ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. DISCOVER RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN YOUR PERSONAL CARE JOURNEYALL 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, CARRABBASS 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!



INFO

-Children 4 and younger race for free (must be registered)

-Entrance will be gated- all participants must register as either a runner or walker. Spectator wristbands will be offered on the day of the event for those who want to cheer on a loved one.

-Leashed pets are welcome to attend

-Event will be held rain or shine and no cancellations or refunds are offered