17th Annual Vista Walk for Autism
Join us in supporting children and adults with autism!
$20,380Raised of $35,000
17th Annual Vista Walk for Autism
On Thursday, September 26th, we will hold the 17th Annual Vista Walk for Autism to support individuals across Vista's 11 programs. This year's fundraising walk, themed "Rainbow of Possibilities," celebrates the vibrant diversity within the autism community and highlights our belief that every individual can reach their unique potential. By embracing the spectrum of colors, we honor the myriad strengths and abilities of our clients, students, and families, illustrating that with support and determination, anything is possible.
Leading up to the event, we invite Vista's families, staff, and friends to create fundraising pages in support of individuals served by Vista. Fundraising efforts will culminate in a day of celebration on September 26th, when the individuals we serve, staff, families, and friends participate in a walk around Vista's main campus or one of our satellite locations and enjoy fun activities throughout the day!
Every dollar raised will go toward the ATM fund (Achieved Together Money), which grants funds to fulfill individual client needs that come up throughout the year, program enhancements, supplemental technology, and organization improvements.
How It Works
1. Click "Join Us" at the top of the page and select the location where you'll walk. You can enroll multiple participants at one time, but each participant requires a unique email address.
2. Join an existing team, create a new one, or fundraise independently.
- Join an existing team, such as one of our classroom or program teams, and work together to accelerate your fundraising and compete with other teams to win fun prizes.
- Families and co-workers can also create their own teams to combine fundraising efforts.
- Joining a team is optional.
3. Create your personal fundraiser profile page and share it with family, friends, and others to secure donations, pledges or to join your team.
4. Check-in and watch your fundraising dollars increase!
5. Celebrate your success at the Walk and collect your incentive items.
We will provide logistics for each walk location closer to the date. We will also share details about the new Virtual Walk option and the downloadable "Virtual Walk Kit" so you can join the fun from anywhere. Register today, start fundraising, and stay tuned for upcoming emails.
Fundraising Incentive Levels
This year, we've included several incentive levels for individual fundraisers:
- Raise $25: Receive a 2024 Vista Walk for Autism T-shirt - Winning design to be selected by September 9.
- Raise $100: Receive a Vista-branded water bottle and a 2024 Vista Walk for Autism T-shirt.
- Raise $250: Receive a Vista branded lunch cooler OR dual zipper waist pouch, water bottle, and Vista Walk for Autism T-shirt
- Raise $500: Receive a Vista branded blanket OR umbrella, lunch cooler or zipper pouch, water bottle, and Vista Walk for Autism T-shirt
Raise $1,000: Receive a Vista branded duffel bag OR $50 dining gift card, blanket or umbrella, lunch cooler or zipper pouch, water bottle, and Vista Walk for Autism T-shirt
Most incentive items will be available for pick-up at each location.
Virtual item pick-up location is TBD.
About Vista
Vista Autism Services is a leading expert focused on data-driven approaches to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Since it was founded in 2002 the organization has led the industry in establishing standards of excellence for autism services. Our team of specialists uses personalized plans to integrate educational, behavioral health, and other support services to help individuals reach their unique potential.
Headquartered in Hershey, PA, Vista provides an array of specialized services to clients living in Central Pennsylvania through 11 different programs and services. Our flagship program, The Vista School, is a licensed Private Academic School and an Approved Private School providing Educationally Integrated Behavioral Services to students ages 5 -21, and Transition Services to students nearing graduation. Additional programs for early childhood and school-aged individuals include Early Intervention, ABA Services, Outreach Services, Contracted Vista Education (CoVE) Autism Support Classrooms, and The Vista School Transition Center. Vista's Adult Services programs include Behavior Support Services, Employment Services, Day Services, and Intensive In-Home and Community Services. Visit www.vistaautismservices.org to learn more.
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Sponsor the Vista Walk for Autism
Help support our Walk by joining us as one of our sponsors. We have several different sponsorship levels available. Download an overview of sponsorship opportunities and reach out to Joe Alfano joseph.alfano@vistaautismservices.org to learn more.