Hi John,

These times have been tough on all of us, but if there's one thing I
know about our community, it's that we are a resilient group. We
support one another, we rally around each other when the going gets
rough, and we are always committed to a kinder, more inclusive world.

That's why we decided to celebrate our community in a special way
this month. On Saturday, April 25, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, let's come
together, wherever we are - and walk 5,400 Steps for Kindness in
recognition of the 1 in 54 U.S. kids with autism. We'll kick it all
off with an Opening Ceremony on Facebook Live and a sendoff to walk
together in blue.
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Whether around your backyard, up and down your stairs, around your
neighborhood (maintaining safe social distancing!), or in place in
your home, we can't wait to see the power of our community coming
together - all dressed in blue - to walk as one. To join us: tell your
community you're stepping for kindness, chalk your sidewalk, post
signs in your windows or yard, and share pictures of you and your
family getting in on the fun!

Here are the details:

* WHAT: Steps for Kindness, a nationwide event to connect and
celebrate together by taking 5,400 steps wherever you are in
support of the 1 in 54 U.S. kids with autism. (Can't
safely take steps or can't hit 5,400? No worries every
step counts, even the figurative ones!) 
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* WHEN: Saturday, April 25 Opening Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. EDT, with
steps sendoff around 1:15 p.m. EDT 

* WHERE: RSVP to the Facebook Live event here.
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* WHO: Everyone who cares about a kinder world. 

* HOW: Once you RSVP, share with others (we even made you some fun
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starts! Use #StepsForKindness to join the conversation.

* WHY: To celebrate together our community's commitment to
creating a kinder, more inclusive world and to being there for
each other no matter what.

The best part? Every participant in the event will contribute to our
commitment to achieve 1 million acts of kindness in 2020. Join us to
connect, celebrate and create a kinder world as we take Steps for
Kindness together!

See you there!

Angela Geiger
President & CEO
Autism Speaks

 

P.S. Looking to make an even bigger impact? Download the Charity Miles
app and track your steps for our cause!
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We are here to help. If you need resources or information, contact our
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