Register for the 2012 Oklahoma Autism
"PieceWalk and 5K'
Brought to you by AutismOklahoma.org
Saturday May 5, 2012
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
S. Mickey Mantle Dr. OKC, OK 73104
The Piece Walk was born to give Oklahoma families affected by autism a day of togetherness, a day to support awareness in our state, and a means to support Oklahoma autism programs. With over 5,000 walkers and 500 runners participating in the event each year, it is the largest autism event in our state. You will not want to miss this event. Make plans to attend, start a team, or run a 5K and join in on the message of support for families affected by autism in Oklahoma.
There are LOTS of Ways to Get Involved
# 1 - Attend a Fun Event Before the PieceWalk!
There are lots of fun events planned that lead up to the PieceWalk on May 5th. There will be , cake sales, parties, concerts, car washes and lots more events so check out our events page for more information. You can stay updated on facebook, by signing up to our e-newsletter, or checking the events tab on this site or the AutismOklahoma.org event page. Stay in the loop and be a part of the fun!
# 2 - Attend the PieceWalk and Buy the T-shirt to Prove it!
Did you know that the PieceWalk is FREE? Anyone can attend for free! We will have merchandise for sale that you can pick up at the PieceWalk.
# 3 - Form a Team, Create your name, and Go for it!
If you want to do more than just attend, form a team and ask your friends to be a part. Teams can create their own "mini-fundraiser" and have a lot of fun. Here are some ideas to help you get started. Have fun with this! How many team members can you recruit? How much money will your team raise for autism? You will enjoy the fun & friendly competition! Watch for our facebook contests! Like the PieceWalk facebook page today click here.
# 4- Run with Your Friends!
If you are a runner, sign up for the 5K! This is a timed and sanctioned event and only costs $30 when you register before race day, registration goes up to $35 day of event so register early! Invite your running buddies, your school running team, or your family! There will be a goody bag and shirts, so come on and stay fit while helping a great cause!
# 5 - Be a Sponsor of a Great Cause!
If you are a business owner or know someone who would like to give to the PieceWalk, please contact Crystal Frost at crystal@autismoklahoma.org . There are lots of sponsorship levels from $500- $20,000 and this is a great cause and a good way to get your name out there!
# 6 -Join the PieceWalk Committee!
The Piece Walk planning committee needs YOU! This is a serious commitment but is also very rewarding! We aim for the Piece Walk to be the AutismOklahoma.org signature annual event that will allow us to give back to our local Oklahoma communities. The committee meets monthly for about 2 hours with homework assignments between the meetings. We have jobs of all sizes so whether you have a few hours or a whole lot to give, you will have a great time!
The Big Question - What Do We Do With The Money Raised by the PieceWalk?
For the past two years, we have achieved our goal of providing grants and funding programs that benefit families in Oklahoma. AutismOklahoma.org has awarded $87,500 grants in the last 2 years! It is an honor to be a part of these projects and have a front row seat to see the results! You can see more information on our website.
In addition, the 5K and Resource Fair has provided operating funds for AutismOklahoma.org. AutismOklahoma.org is a statewide 501c3 organization that is 100% funded by donations. Our goal is to bring hope and empowerment to families affected by autism while helping Oklahoma become more autism aware. We do this by providing programs that focus on helping families, providing specific programs for persons with autism, and providing awareness and outreach in communities within Oklahoma. For more information see our website www.AutismOklahoma.org.
Thank you to all the sponsors, teams, families and friends who will make PieceWalk 2012 the best ever!
We are truly amazed by what this group can do!