Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge to Host 15th Annual Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Fest on April 25, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA – Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge (FHFGBR) will host its 15th Annual Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Fest, proudly co-sponsored by the City of Baton Rouge, The Nirel Group Foundation, and REV, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge.

This year’s event will be led by Honorary Chair Sid Edwards, Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge; Co-Chair John Michael Guidry, Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court; and emceed by April Davis, WBRZ News Anchor.

The event promotes awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), bringing together families, friends, and supporters.

FHFGBR serves seven parishes: East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, Ascension, and Pointe Coupee. Each year, the event engages more than 1,200 participants while raising critical funds to support individuals and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors:

• Presenting Platinum Sponsors: The City of Baton Rouge, The Nirel Group Foundation, and REV
• Gold Sponsors: Walmart Neighborhood Market #541, Benny’s Car Wash, and Cumulus Radio Station Group
• Silver Sponsors: Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, Olivier Group, B1Bank, Coleman Partners Architects, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Mercy Autism Center, Ochsner Health, and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
• Bronze Sponsors: Behavioral Intervention Group, Baton Rouge General, Maughan Law Firm, Wampold Companies, Councilman Darryl Hurst, Walmart Supercenter #1266, Representative C. Denise Marcelle, Entergy, ACE Enterprises Inc., Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel, and West Baton Rouge Parks & Recreation
• Patron Sponsors: Pella Windows & Doors of Baton Rouge, Stine, Louisiana Lottery Corporation, Gulfsouth Autism Center, Kidder & Schultz CPAs, Mercy Autism Center, Ascension Golf Carts, and BearCom of Baton Rouge

Finally, we extend our gratitude to all additional in-kind donors and supporters, whose generosity helps make this event truly special.

Join us for a day of movement, connection, and celebration in support of individuals with autism and their families.

For more information, visit www.fhfgbr.org or call 225.216.7474.

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