10/22/16 Autism Speaks Walk - Philadelphia PA

[Bizarro Amy (Amy Dove)]

Cross posted from Carida

Event Name: Autism Speaks Walk Philadelphia
Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Venue address: 216 Haddon Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19148

Event Date: 10/22/16
Arrival - 7:30am
Event time - 8:30am to 12pm
This event is RAIN OR SHINE


Event Website: www.autismspeakswalk.org/philadelphia
Expected number of attendees: 15,000
Requested number of characters: 6

Secure changing/staging area: Yes
Comments: Autism Speaks Walk is an inspirational and impactful opportunity to raise money and awareness to help change the future for all those who struggle with autism. Participating in Autism Speaks Walk empowers you to make a difference and provides you with an opportunity to honor someone with autism. Everyone is touched by autism in a different way. Join us and share your personal story as we unite our communities and raise funds to:
- Fund biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and possible cure for autism
- Raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society
- Bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder
- Bring together the autism community as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to take action

Attendees:
Jacob Kimmel

[Sam23 (Samantha)]

I can probably go to this as a Jedi.

[Bizarro Amy (Amy Dove)]

Could you confirm please?

[Sam23 (Samantha)]

It's tough to confirm so far in advance, but barring unforeseen events, I can make it.

[Bizarro Amy (Amy Dove)]

[Jacobise (Jacob Kimmel)]

Confirming my attendance for this!

[Jacobise (Jacob Kimmel)]

Mission Report and photos are up.

Mission Report can be found here: http://www.forum.rebellegion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=901534#901534

Pictures can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/Jacobise/media_set?set=a.10154617684967698.1073741831.776407697&type=3&pnref=story

Mission Report: Autism Speaks Walk Philadelphia 2016
Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
When: October 22nd, 2016 8:30AM – 12:00PM

Attendees

I. Rebel Legion - Ghost Base
1. Jacob Kimmel – Generic Jedi
2. Samantha Lott - Generic Jedi
3. John Dewey Carlton – Generic Jedi
4. JD Carlton (John’s Son) – Squire
5. Isabelle Carlton (John’s Daughter) – Jawa


Summary

This event was a 5k walk/run that benefited autism awareness and research. Ghost Base was asked to attend by Garrison Carida of The 501st. According to the event's donation tracker at http://www.autismspeakswalk.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1154577 over $450,000 was raised to help support vital research and programs that are changing the future for those who struggle with autism.

Although we did not take part in the 5k itself, we served as a photo opportunity and entertainment for the public. Initially, the weather seemed to deter attendance as it was a rain or shine event but the turnout was great as the day progressed. We had great interactions with the kids and their families, many of whom live with autism their selves. JD did an excellent job taking photos for us and helping with crowd control.