Walk Now for Autism Speaks and Team Liam's Lions

Showing our support to a great cause, rain or shine

The boys LOVED the Bounce House. 

Daisy not so much. She was cool hanging in Daddys arms :)

Our Crew.

Snack time :)

I sort of stumbled into this Fundraising Event.When i learned about it, i immediately felt the need to participate. I had never done anything like this before and I really enjoyed being a part of it.

Autism Speaks was one of the very first online resources that I utilized, along with TACA. I still go back to use several of their online tools, resources and to read up on the latest News and information.

The day of the walk, the weatherman predicted lots of rain. And storms.
But there was no way i was going to miss it! I ignored the tv and jason saying over and over how bad the weather was going to be. I refused to believe that we would be rained out!!
As we drove in to the city it began pouring on us. I really thought that we were going to have to turn around and go home. But I just kept praying and saying out loud that the rain was going to stop by the time we got there.
We pulled into Atlanta station.
Rain rain rain.
Debated going to Lenox mall instead...
Then we saw the people.
A HUGE crowd was outside, and walking.
In the rain.
Game on! So what if we got a little wet.
We pulled in the parking garage and began unloading. By the time we made it outside, the rain had stopped! :)
Happy day!

I was impressed with how many people made it out. There were booths everywhere, offering samples of gfcf foods, as well as a ton of information and different products. There was a large stage with a dj, music and a team of dancers. There were like 4 bounce houses and other games for kids to play. Everywhere i looked there were families, just like ours. It felt really good to see so many smiling faces.

We will be coming back again next year! We were really inspired by the other Teams at the walk and next time we will be rocking some Team Liams Lions Tshirts and maybe even a poster/banner or two. Hopefully we will be able to increase and meet our donation goal as well, although we got really close this time around!We collected enough for me to get a free event Tshirt. Aww. ;)

We are so appreciative and grateful for all those who showed support to Team Liams Lions and the Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event.
Thank you! It really meant a lot to us.

Love and Light,

A