Let's Get Active for Autism!

Fran Peterson • February 23, 2024

Active for Autism 2024

The annual Active for Autism event promotes awareness, acceptance and inclusion of individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This event provides the community the opportunity to come together in celebration and support of individuals affected by Autism and their families.

AFA includes a 5k run, a 1 mile awareness walk, and a family fun festival. In the fun festival area, local service providers set up booths offering fun, family-friendly activities. They also provide resources that may benefit your loved ones. Active for Autism 5k Run, Walk & Fun Fest is a wonderful opportunity to share critical information that can positively enhance one’s quality of life and lead to better outcomes.

Proceeds from this signature event benefit all Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge programs and helps us to continue to provide services to positively enhance the independence, productivity and inclusion of individuals living with ASD throughout the year.

This year is extra special because Families Helping Families is celebrating 25 years of serving our regional community!

Sponsors are already rolling in. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is returning as a gold sponsor for this year's festivities. Financial Advisory Company and The Olivier Group LLC., have come aboard as silver sponsors. ACE Enterprise has also contributed support with a generous in-kind donation. It is not too late to become a sponsor!

Vendor opportunities are also available. We are pleased to welcome LSU’s Integrative Community Studies Program and LSU’s Human Development & Daily Life Lab as “Super Support” vendors at AFA 2024. We would love to include you among our partners!

Meet us at Pennington Biomedical Center on April 27, 2024, from 8am-12pm for Active for Autism 5K Walk, Run & Fun Fest 2024.

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Thank You for Making Active for Autism 2025 a Huge Success!

May 13, 2025

We’re still smiling from Active for Autism 2025 — and it’s all thanks to YOU! Whether you walked, ran, sponsored, volunteered, donated, or simply cheered us on, you helped make this year’s event one of the most impactful yet. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $ 87,153.43 (and counting!) , marking a 24 % increase from last year. Every dollar goes directly toward programs and services that inform, support, and connect families of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across our community. The energy on event day was unmatched — from families walking hand-in-hand, to kids enjoying the Fun Fest, to teams showing up in vibrant shirts and big smiles. Your presence showed the true power of community. We are beyond grateful to our: Participants who showed up with passion and purpose Sponsors who helped make the event possible Vendors who brought fun and resources to the day Donors who gave generously Volunteers who offered their time, heart, and hands A Special Thank You to Our Co-Sponsors We are especially thankful for our co-sponsors whose generous support elevated this event: Enbridge, 100.7 The Tiger, and Ochsner’s Children’s . Your partnership helped amplify our mission and impact. Thank you for standing with us! Thank You to All Our Sponsors We are grateful to all of our sponsors who make this event possible year after year. Your generosity directly supports families and individuals in our community. 2025 Active for Autism Sponsors: Presenting Platinum Sponsors: Enbridge, 100.7 The Tiger, and Ochsner Children’s Hospital Gold Sponsors: REV, The Nirel Group Foundation Silver Sponsors: Olivier Group, Behavior Intervention Group, Louisiana Blue, Hood Container Corporation, and Mayor-President Sid Edwards Bronze Sponsors: BREC, Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, Wampold Companies, ACE Enterprises Inc., Ascent Behavior Therapy Center, Williams Photography, and Maughan Law Firm Patron Sponsors: BearCom of Baton Rouge, Gulf South Autism Center, The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Mercy Autism Center, Kidder & Schultz CPA LLC Governmental Supporters : State Senator Regina Barrow, Iberville Parish, and West Baton Rouge Parish Together, we’re making real change — not just during this event, but every day of the year. 📅 Mark your calendar : Active for Autism 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 . We can’t wait to celebrate and walk alongside you again. From all of us at Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge: Thank you for helping us keep families informed, supported, and connected. We are families helping families. That’s what we do. That’s who we are.

Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge Hosts Annual Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Fest on April 26, 2025

By Chanell Thomas • April 2, 2025