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Thu April 24, 2025 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 US

Description

Join Hope Network and more than 1,000 community members on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as we walk for inclusion. For neurodiversity. 

For the belief that everyone—everywhere—deserves to belong.

The Hope Network Blue Bridge Walk for Autism is more than just a walk—it’s a movement. It’s a call for inclusion, bringing together community members, businesses, and local leaders for a powerful, hope-filled evening in support of autism awareness.

Once again, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Hope Network and the Grand Rapids Public Museum are partnering up to offer a free Sensory-Friendly Night designed specifically for children with autism and their families.

This special event includes complimentary museum admission, where exhibits will be thoughtfully adjusted with softer lighting, reduced noise, and hands-on activities made for a low-sensory experience. Lace up your sneakers, wear your blue, and be part of something powerful. Together, we’re walking toward a more inclusive world.

Spots are limited for the Sensory Night following the Bridge Walk, so be sure to register early.

Receive Your Shirt!

Each Bridge Walk participant will receive a t-shirt. Registration deadline to guarantee you and your family receive your preferred shirt size is Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.

Place

The Blue Bridge and Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids, MI US 49503

Event Times

4:00 p.m. - T-shirt distribution In Begins

5:00 p.m. - Families walk the bridge

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sensory Night at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Walk Contact Info

If you have any questions about this walk, please contact the walk director at

Walk Website

Additional walk information can be found at https://hopenetwork.org/foundation/events.

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