Ready to run or walk for the “Ausome” Kids in Fort Bend living with autism are Darla Farmer, Fulshear Mayor Tommy Kuykendall, Weston Lakes Mayor Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, Simonton Mayor Daniel McJunkin and Katie Wiseman. Photo by Theresa Creel.
Lace up those sneakers, rally your friends and head to Fulshear for the First Annual Hope for Three 5K Run and 3K Walk for Autism. The event, which is open to the young, seasoned, uniquely-abled and abled, will kick off this year’s Fulshear Scarecrow Festival on October 18th.
Honorary event chairs are Fulshear Mayor Tommy Kuykendall, Katy Mayor Fabol Hughes, Simonton Mayor Daniel McJunkin and Weston Lakes Mayor Mary Rose Zdunkewicz. Each has signed on to bring autism awareness not only to each of their cities, but the surrounding area. “We have some stiff competition, all in the honor of team work, that is,” laughed Katie Wiseman, Hope for Three Executive Director. “Each of our honorary chairs and committee members vow to out-do the other.”
Autism is one of the leading disorders affecting children worldwide, with one in 50 school-aged children being diagnosed. Run for Autism will bring awareness to the community and assist those with resources living in the Fort Bend County area.
Registration is now underway at www.hopeforthree.org/run-for-autism. Early Bird Runner and Walker fees are $25 per adult and $10 per child until September 28th. Fees will then increase to $35 per adult and $15 per child until the morning of the event. Inaugural event t-shirts, as well as other goodies, will be provided to all participants.
Along with the help of honorary chairs and supportive committee members, Hope for Three is able to host such a fun-filled event and provide resources to “ausome” kiddos. However, they need you to sign up as a walk/run participate, sponsor or underwriter. For more information, call 1-800-317-0787.