Akhil Autism Foundation - 1K / 3K / 5K Walkathon for Autism Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park

Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 31 children in the U.S.

Autism Facts:

• There is no early medical detection
• Autism receives less than 5% the research of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
• Autism costs a family about $60,000 a year.
• 85% Unemployed
• 87% Live with parents

Walk With Purpose | Saturday, Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park

Join us for The Voices for Autism Walkathon — a meaningful outdoor experience to raise awareness and support for innovative autism therapies. This family-friendly walk brings the community together in celebration of ability, inclusion, and advocacy.

🌿 Location:Montgomery Veterans Park
295 Harlingen Rd
Montgomery, NJ 08502

🕘 Time:
Check-in begins at 8:00 AM | Walk starts at 9:00 AM

 
👣 Walk Options: 

A natural area accessible from the lower parking lot features a growing collection of over 150 native tree and shrub species, including rare ones. Main trails in Montgomery Park connect to the Mill Pond soccer complex and extend to River Road via Opie’s Mill Trail.

One entry point is at Mill Pond Rd and Dead Tree Run, near the historic triple-arch bridge. The trail, 0.6 miles from Mill Pond to Opie’s Mill Trail’s end, is part asphalt, part boardwalk, running along the Pike Run floodplain and Osage hedgerow. Extending to River Road via the yellow gravel path brings the total to 1.4 miles one way, passing by horses, ponies, and Campbell Farm.

Another nearby access is via Summit Ave off Dead Tree Run—enter at the street’s end, follow the fence to River Road, then the hedgerow and right to Opie’s Mill Pathway.

 
💙 Why We Walk
Proceeds support the Akhil Autism Foundation - Sensory Pathway Center, helping expand access to therapies like sensory integration, functional skills training, RPM communication, and pre-vocational readiness for neurodiverse individuals.

Your steps help fund:

Therapy scholarships for families in need
Neurotechnology and innovation in autism care
Employment and education initiatives for young adults
Learn more: supporting-autism-therap-59w2daw.gamma.site

 Directions https://www.montgomerynj.gov/parksrec/park/montgomery-veterans-park

🎟 Registration Details
Adults: $25
Students: $15
Kids under 5: Free
Group/Team discounts available!
All registered participants will receive:

A commemorative t-shirt
Refreshments at the park
Community resource fair access
Raffle entry for giveaways!