The Summit Center 2024 Autism Walk

Everything you need to know for The Summit Center 2024 Autism Walk!

The Summit Center Autism Walk, presented by West Herr, is a community event to raise funds in support of Summit’s programs and services in Western New York.

When: Saturday, May 11

8:00 am: Check In Tent Opens

9:30 am: Opening Ceremonies, Walk to follow

Where: The Summit Center, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville NY 14068

Cost: $10 registration fee. Children under 18 are free and do not need to register. If you have family and friends who are planning to walk but have not registered yet, please make sure they do so before they arrive. If they have only donated to your page, they are NOT registered to walk.

Parking: New for 2024! Parking is available next to The Summit Center at 2295 Millersport Highway (Benderson Development parking lot). There are entrances located off both Millersport Highway and Stahl Road. Overflow parking is also available at the Amherst Police Station, 500 John James Audubon Pkwy. Shuttle buses will continuously run between Summit and the police station (7:30 am – 1 pm). If parking becomes full at 2295 Millersport, you are welcome to drop family members off in that lot to walk over to Summit. Then, one person can drive to the Amherst Police Station to take the shuttle.

Walk Routes: Walkers can choose to walk the short route (1 mile) or the long route (2 miles). The Walk will begin following Opening Ceremonies at 9:30 am. To minimize congestion on the sidewalks, long route walkers will leave the parking lot first, and short route walkers will follow. Click here to view a map of the routes.

T-shirts: T-shirts and other incentives can be picked up at the Check In Tent on May 11.

Entertainment:

• Look for your favorite Star Wars characters, plus Sabretooth, Batman, Cinderella, and Tinkerbell!

• Visit Summit Sales and Branding Buffalo for Summit apparel and items.

• 50/50 Raffle - Cash only. Must be present to win.

• Crafts and activities provided by Sweet Charlotte's, prize wheel, temporary tattoos, and face painting are under the Kids' Activities tent.

• Stop by the Buffalo Yard Sign for a team photo!

Post-Walk Celebration: Hot dogs and snacks, donated by Tops, available under the portico. Stop by Chilly Billy's for a sweet treat or Outback Kettle Korn for a tasty snack. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Visit the grassy area for fun activities:

• Aquarium of Niagara sensory station

• Bounce house

• Bubble station

• Games

• Jamie the balloon twister (10 a.m. - noon)

• Yoga (10 a.m. - noon)

Out of courtesy to Walk participants, including those who may have an intense fear, dogs are not permitted at our event. Service dogs are allowed.

Questions: Give us a call at (716) 629-3423 with any questions. We can also be reached at AutismWalk@TheSummitCenter.org.