Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism!
Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community.
Every 11 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has an autism spectrum disorder. Help us change that! Start fundraising today. Whether you strive to join our new "Grand Club" (walkers that raise $1,000 or more) or sell lemonade to boost your total or create your own unique event, you become a part of the solution! Don’t wait another minute - start a corporate, school or family team today!
On Walk day stop by the Event Information Booth to purchase raffle tickets. Cost is 1 ticket for $5 OR 5 tickets for $20. Items include:
Hard Rock Cafe Gift Basket & official Autism Speaks Hard Rock Pin (Valued at $300)
and
Autographed Mini-Basketball from Atlanta Hawks player #15 Al Horford
Event Details Below:
Event Location
Atlantic Station: Pinnacle Lot
20th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363
Event Schedule
8:00 a.m. Event Opens: Registration, Children's Activites, Resource Fair
9:10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:40 a.m. Walk Start
11:00 a.m. Performance by 10 Miles of Blue
11:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Neil Shulman M.D.: What’s in a Doctor’s Bag? (Show will take place in Children's Area)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking is located beneath Atlantic Station. Guests are encouraged to park on Level P2 (bottom level of the parking garage). *Garage gates will be up from approimately 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and again from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Directions to Atlantic Station
From 75 North (Acworth, Marietta, Hwy 575)
Head South on I-75 towards Atlanta. Take exit 250 for 16th Street (toward 14th/10th street). You will make a sharp right off the exit, take the immediate right onto 20th street (next to fire station 11). Follow 20th Street around to Pinnacle lot. Turn left into Parking Garage.
OR use Northside Drive Exit
Head South on I-75 towards Atlanta. Take exit 252 US-41/Northside Drive (stay in the left lane of the exit as the first ramp is Howell Mill). Turn right onto Northside Drive NW. Turn left on 17th Street NW. Turn left on Market Street NW. Follow to end of the road and enter the parking garage. Go to level P2. Pinnacle lot is located on the backside of the parking garage.
From 400 & 85 North (Alpharetta, Duluth, Suwanee)
Head south towards Atlanta (if starting on 400, merge onto 85 south). Merge onto 75 south.Take exit 250 for 16th Street (toward 14th/10th street). As you take the exit, take the immediate right onto 20th street. Follow 20th Street to Pinnacle lot. Turn left into Parking Garage.
From 75 OR 85 South (McDonough, Stockbridge, Macon)
Continue North on 75 or 85 to Atlanta. Take exit 251A toward 17th Street NW. Turn right onto Market Street NW. Follow to end of the road and enter the parking garage. Park on level P2 (bottom level of garage). Pinnacle lot is located on the backside of the parking garage.
For additional parking: Exit 251A toward 17th Street NW. Turn left onto Market Street NW. Turn Left on 16th Street NW. Turn Left on 20th Street. Follow 20th Street to Pinnacle lot. Turn left into Parking Garage.
From I-20 West & East (Douglasville or Lithonia)
From I-20 head towards Atlanta. Take exit 57 to merge onto I-75/I-85 North toward Chattanooga. Take exit 251A toward 17th Street NW. Turn right onto Market Street NW. Follow to end of the road and enter the parking garage. Go to level P2. Pinnacle lot is located on the backside of the parking garage.
For additional parking:Exit 251A toward 17th Street NW. Turn left onto Market Street NW. Turn Left on 16th Street NW. Turn Left on 20th Street.Follow 20th Street to Pinnacle lot. Turn left into Parking Garage.
