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Portland Virtual Autism Walk Raises Nearly $50,000

Portland, OR. The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) virtual walk had over 400 participants and raised nearly $50,000 to fund ASO’s programs throughout Oregon and SW Washington. The live-stream event was held on August 23rd. Families, individuals, and supporters walked or ran on their own in their Autism Awareness/Acceptance gear and sent in videos and photos for the montage below.

See all of the participants of the 2020 Virtual Autism Walk in Portland in this video by Robert Parrish.

Organizers say, during this challenging year, the nonprofit’s services are needed more than ever.

You still can donate to the walk at this LINK. Or, make a general donation to ASO at LINK.

Here’s a list of all the winners:

Largest Team:
Wild, Wild Westerlund

Highest Individual Fundraiser:
Joshua Peek

Highest Team Fundraiser:
Team Cameron

T-shirt Design Contest Winner:
Anna Litchman

From Autism Society of Oregon:

The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy on policy matters and support for individuals and families living with autism.

We are committed to these core principles:

• We provide services without regard to a person’s age, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, income level or level of need on the autism spectrum
• We strongly encourage and welcome families, professionals and individuals living with autism with opportunities to participate in our governance, on our committees, and as staff members
• We partner with others to advance the well-being of all living with autism
• We promote individual choice and self-determination of individuals living with autism, aided by parental and guardian advocacy
• We recognize a person living with autism can and should be able to maximize his/her quality of life and oppose any denial of their opportunities
• We oppose any discrimination and harm directed towards individuals living with autism and their families

Donations to ASO are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.