2nd Annual Spring Sprint for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

2nd Annual Spring Sprint for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 17, 2012

Time is 7:30 am for 5K and 8:15 am for 1K Fun Walk and ends at 10:30 am

Early Bird Registration:  5K Race, $20/person, $15/students and 1 Mile Fun Walk, $15/person

Onsite Registration will be available.

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida (CARD-USF) is partnering with Oakstead Elementary School to hold the 2nd Annual Spring Sprint for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sat. March 17, 2012. The funds raised from this event will support 2 areas within the community – physical fitness programs in the school system and autism awareness in the community. The goal of the Spring Sprint for Autism is to raise the funds necessary so that CARD-USF and Oakstead Elementary School PE can continue to educate all children, including those with autism spectrum disorders, on the importance of fitness in all aspects of their life.

Our inaugural race held in March 2011, attracted over 600 runners in addition to hundreds of spectators and volunteers! This certified and chip timed race, starts near the Shoppe’s at Sunlake Centre on Sunlake Blvd., and finished in the Sunlake High School Stadium, 3023 Sunlake Blvd, Land O’Lakes, where there will be a DJ, food and give aways, including awards for race winners.  Packet pick up will be on March 16, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Please join us this year by registering to run, volunteering or sponsoring.  Please visit our event page for additional information, registration and sponsor options http://oes.pasco.k12.fl.us/oes_departments/pe/Spring_Sprint.html. Your support helps CARD constituents throughout southwest Florida and also acknowledges your business among the hundreds of individuals and families participating and hundreds more through our event promotions. There are great opportunities for your employees and customers to volunteer on race day or participate with their families. Please consider becoming a Champion Sponsor today! 

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) is supported through the USF Foundation's Autism Services Fund, a 501[c] [3] tax-exempt charity organization. CARD-USF, located within the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida, serves over 6,000 families and professionals across 14 counties in southwest Florida.  It is one of 7 statewide CARD sites offering services and trainings at no charge.  CARD-USF provides communities, organizations, agencies, service providers and families with the knowledge and skills to support children and adults with autism and related disabilities.   Additional support from the community allows CARD to expand projects and provide special events to families and professionals right here in your community.

For more information on autism and upcoming events, as well as, CARD, please visit our web site located at http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/ or please contact us at 800-333-4530.  For additional event information, please contact Christine Rover by phone at 813-974-9264 and by email crover@usf.edu .