Fundraisers & Events

Spring Run/Walks for Autism Raise $67,000

Each spring, thousands of children and adults with autism gather with those who love them for our Run/Walk for Autism events in five communities: Greenville, Wilmington, Mount Airy, Beaufort, and Concord. Teams and families wear shirts that celebrate the reasons they run/walk, smiles abound, and everyone experiences community like they never have before. We treasure these events, and we know our communities do, too, so we were devastated when COVID-19 forced us to cancel them in-person this spring.

Many of our supporters recognized, however, that individuals with autism and their families need our support now more than ever, so they rallied to continue collecting donations and participate virtually! More than $67,000 was raised, with more than 40 teams participating in the virtual Run/Walks for Autism. We greatly appreciate all of the individuals, families, and businesses that participated, donated, volunteered, or sponsored this spring.

Register Now for a Fall Run/Walk for Autism:

www.runwalkforautism.com

now for the WNC Run/Walk for Autism, Triad Run/Walk for Autism (formerly Greensboro Run/Walk), or Triangle Run/Walk for Autism and start building your team to improve lives and support families. Proceeds from each event will stay in your local community. During the week of Oct. 3-10, participants are invited to complete a 5K or 1-mile race and upload their times to our virtual race site. Our events will still include T-shirts, which you can pick up in person or have mailed for a small fee.

Our fall Run/Walk for Autism events are going virtual! Register On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m., we will live stream to recognize our runners, team award winners, donors, and sponsors from each event. We encourage teams to continue to register friends and family from all over and to fundraise even though we can’t celebrate in person. Now more than ever, individuals with autism and their families need you!

Spring Event Sponsors

We thank the following sponsors of our spring events, which would not be possible without them. Please support these businesses and thank them for helping to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their loved ones.

Diamond ($10,000 +)

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)

Partner ($1,000-$2,499) Champion ($2,500-$4,999)

Advocate ($500-$999)

Alliance One Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Corning Cox Farm New Hanover Regional Medical Center OT Solutions Seaside Bagels

Friend ($250-$499)

Atlantic Chiropractic & Rehab Austin Veterinary Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Carolina Therapy Connection Carteret Craven Electric Foundation Coastal Kids Therapy Coastal Plains Restaurant, LLC Columbiettes of Holy Angels Frank’s Pizza and Subs Johnson Granite, Inc. North Carolina Solutions

Thanks to longtime supporters and our talented performers, Catwalk to Camp was again a success this year, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic! On June 18, we held a virtual event that included all of the most loved components of the annual Catwalk to Camp. Our talented performers were Sophia Bean with a beautiful dance number, George Yionoulis with some fun breakdancing, Matthew DiBlasi and his band performing “It’s a Long Way to the Top” by AC/DC, and Julian Ballen and DJ Svoboda with inspirational speeches. Ray Evernham, a NASCAR Hall of Fame member and legendary crew chief, was our keynote speaker. Evernham shared his gratitude for the IGNITE program, which he helped found as father of a young adult on the autism spectrum. “The biggest thing they offer is quality of life, and everybody deserves that. The world is not always a comfortable place, and IGNITE is a comfortable place for those on the spectrum. Everyone needs to feel like they fit, whether you’re on the spectrum or not.” Ron Howrigon, who is an ASNC Board member and also has a son with autism, shared the great need for Camp Royall during this time. “Now more than ever, campers and their families need our support,” Howrigon said. “Together, we can make sure that whenever it’s safe, there will be kids in that pool and on those trails. We can make sure that new friends will be made and that families can get a much-needed break. Together we can once again turn on the magic of Camp Royall.” The evening wrapped up with a live auction. More than $250,000 was raised to benefit campers this summer. We are so grateful to all who helped to provide scholarships to Camp Royall.

Camp Royall Donors

We hope you will consider joining these generous donors in helping to provide a life-changing experience for a camper with autism. Please contact Kristy White, Chief Development Officer, at 919-856-5086 or kwhite@autismsociety-nc.org if you are interested in donating to camp, learning about named scholarships, or helping with fundraising

$10,000 and Above

Applied Vision Works BB&T Charitable Giving Citibank Trust South Dakota Estate of Mary V. Balliet Fulcrum Strategies North Carolina Football Club Youth Premiere Communications & Consulting Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina The Pratt Family Foundation Triangle Community Foundation’s - Send A Kid to Camp Program Donald Hadley Kristen and Ron Howrigon Torrie and John Kline Lorraine and Dale Reynolds Kim and Jeff Woodlief

$5,000-$9,999

Carolina Panthers Charities Credit Suisse Foundation For The Carolinas Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund Integrated Speech Therapy LGI Homes Pfizer University of Delaware Leigh and Jeff Vittert

$2,500-$4,999

Foodbuy Gaston Community Foundation (Roberts-Miller Children’s Fund) John W. Roffe and Marjorie A. Roffe Endowment (for Moore County), a component fund of NCCF North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) The Summer Camp Fund Women of Fearrington Meg and Gary Jack Sharon and Randy Martin Heather Moore and Steven Jones Denise and Stephen Vanderwoude

$1,000-$2,499

The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation Craven County Unrestricted Endowment Fund, a component fund of NCCF Jamie’s Vision, Inc Kamm McKenzie OBGYN The Knightly Order of The Fiat Lux (Triangle Chapter) Martha Frances Pruitt Endowment Fund, a component fund of NCCF Mayer Brown LLP The Raidy Charitable Foundation Wake Electric Foundation George Araujo Kiel Bowen Janet and James Cozart Karen and Michael Crow Sandy Daston Paula Dinnerstein Amy Durso Patrick Falvey Carol and Douglas Fink Leeann and Mark Garms Marea and Brad Goodwin Jemma and Chris Grindstaff Ruth Hurst and Tom Wiebe Alison Kalinowski and Anthony Womack Helene and Bill Lane Carol Manzon and Chris Diplock Beverly and Alan Moore Maureen Morrell Kristy and Aleck Myers Elizabeth and Chris Norton Nina and Scott Pernell Jim Phillips Linda and Kevin Routh Karen Schaefer Katie and Tracey Sheriff Kristy and Andrew White

$500-$999

ASNC Craven County Chapter ASNC Crystal Coast Chapter ASNC Guilford County Chapter ASNC Lee County Chapter ASNC UNC-CH Campus Group Bright Funds Foundation Chapel Hill Service League The Eisner Charitable Fund Enviva Holding LP Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Melissa Barbour Julie and Scott Bare Courtney and Daniel Cantrell Darin Clark Kimberly and Robert Cummings Pamela Dilavore Kathleen DuVal and Marty Smith Kerri and Jeremy Erb Jenny and Michael Farmer Shirley and Vincent Francis Lesley and Michael Graves Karen Harbin Sandra and Ed Hooks Melissa and Matt Huemmer Melissa and Robert Johnson Kari and Monte Johnston Lisa and David Kaylie April and Brian Lehrman Sandra and Stephen Lehrman Cindy and Scott Nyberg Candace and Joseph Roberts Dawn Rohlik Dionne and Don Silvester Tracey and Henry Smith Gina and Jeffrey Stocton Don Stroud Maria Townsend Judy and Paul Wendler

$250-$499

Durham Tech Kiwanis Club of Lee County LAMB Foundation of North Carolina Spyglass Promotions Rebecca and Cory Bean Joe Booden Amy Brande Angie and Doug Brown John Coleman Christina Flake Madison Gardner Bruce Gresham Judy and Norbert Lechner Nan and Craig Maples Sue and Jan Martin Kirby Ring Kimberly and Robin Rose Michelle Scatamacchia Kristin and Scott Selby Laura and Phillip Simson Susan and Derek Smith Andrew Turner