Included are some familar faces and families whom we are all walking and raising funds for.

1. Walk Now for Autism Speaks 2009 Kick Off Luncheon August 15, 2009 Terre Haute, IN

2. “It touched my heart to witness the sea of people there to help support our walk and to know that all these people are somehow touched by autism. It was very exciting to have my son with me and know that this day was for him and others like him!!” -Debbie Beard

3. PATIENCE

4. DETERMINATION

5. HAND IN HAND . . . WE WILL FIND A CURE

6. Today, 1 in 150 Individuals is Diagnosed with Autism. It Occurs in All Racial, Ethnic, and Social Groups and is Four Times More Likely to Strike Boys than Girls.

7. On October 17 . . . We Walk Again

9. To Make a Difference . . . .

11. . . . . . And Change Lives

12. “A mother told me that she rarely takes her child out in public because of the stares, yet there was her child standing right next to her. How wonderful for them to feel able to enjoy being together and not worrying about what others think? I believe last year's walk was important in showing families dealing with autism that they are not alone and raising the awareness for autism in our communities.” -Amy Walker

13. 2008 TEAMS

19. More Children will be Diagnosed with Autism this Year than with AIDS, Diabetes & Cancer Combined.

26. “When I saw the amount of people there and the impact we were about to make, I was blown away.” -Gwen Noll

27. TOGETHER, WE CAN!!

28. LOVE & SUPPORT

29. SMILE & BE HELD UP

30. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

31. Autism Receives Less Than 5% of the Research Funding of Many Less Prevalent Childhood Diseases.

33. Help “Solve the Puzzle”

35. “I felt an overwhelming feeling of support that day.” - Carol Crawn

36. PERSERVERANCE

38. ENCOURAGEMENT

40. There is NO Medical Detection or Cure for Autism.

41. For Those Who Are . . .

43. Little, but Strong . . .

45. . . . Tired, but NOT Giving Up

47. Making Them Listen

48. A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes.

49. And We Will . . .

50. NEVER . . .

51. . . . Back Down Without A Fight

52. “My beautiful autistic child. Her eyes do not look at me. Her arms do not embrace me. Her voice does not ask for me. But her heart is open to me. So I will fill it with love.”

53. Helping One Another . . .

59. . . . TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE

60. FOLLOW US . . . As We Make History

61. 2009 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Hulman Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN October 17, 2009 Come Be A Piece of the Puzzle!