Yesterday was the first annual "Walk for Autism". This is a foundation that is very important to us. Our cousin Ashton was diagnosed on the autism spectrum last fall. Of course we would do absolutely anything to support him and Bryan. So at the very last minute, two weeks ago to be exact, we organized a team to walk for Ashton. We couldn't believe it, our team raised $400. A very special thanks to all the donators!
The walk was held at Cottonwood High School. The turn out was amazing. Thousands and thousands of people. We had no idea how many others are in support of helping out this cause. (In fact, neither did the Autism Foundation!) We had to walk 3.1 miles. It was around the high school three times. It was great because as you come around the first corner they were passing out Dipin' Dots. Who would have known you would have ice cream on the first turn of the walk! Totally a treat! As we completed our first lap the officials wouldn't let us continue to start the second because not everyone had been able to start their first. Such an awesome problem to have. So we waited for a little bit and started on our second. Again, we got ice cream and this time around Ashton even had total strangers cheering for him. He thought it was great and responded with a really excited "YEA".
This was a great event. Although we decided we needed more people to participate for "Team Ashton" so next year we want all of you to join us!
Walkers are we ready? Go Ashton!
Here are Jaden and Jessie getting ahead of our team.
Finally about 3/4 of the way around the school the crowd began to spread out.
Gotta love Dipin' Dots, they are the best!
We loved the cheering football guys with their noise makers and cheers for the teams! Go Ashton!
