Doug Flutie Returns to Massachusetts for The Flutie Foundation’s 18th Annual "Flutie 5K"

Join Doug Flutie along with hundreds of friends of the Foundation to raise money for families touched by autism.

The Flutie 5K is entering its 18th year as one of Greater Boston’s premier road race/walks to raise awareness of autism. Each year, more than 1,500 people tie up the laces of their running shoes and come out to show their support of the Flutie Foundation. This fun, family event has become a fixture in the MetroWest community and beyond. Like Doug Flutie, you can be a hometown hero in Natick through your participation!

This year’s race will feature: race shirts for the first 800 registered runners or walkers, prizes for running and fundraising achievements for individuals and teams, a post-race luncheon hosted by Wegmans, and Music and kids’ activities. New this year: team captains of teams consisting of five or more members will receive a Flutie 5K Team Captain Visor. Prizes will also be awarded for most creative team shirts, largest team, fastest team, and top fundraising team. Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages are welcome!

WHEN: Sunday, October 1, 2017

WHERE: Leonard Morse Hospital - 67 Union Street - Natick, MA

5k (3.1 mile) rolling course on suburban roads through scenic South Natick.

REGISTRATION:

Adult registration (13 and Older): $30. Children are $20.

Register at: http://18thflutie5k.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1174058

WHY: Autism affects one out of every 68 children. The goal of the Flutie Foundation is to help families affected by autism live life to the fullest. Through their programs and partnerships, they help people with autism get access to care; lead more active lifestyles; and grow toward adult independence.

About the Flutie Foundation

Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired them to help others on an equally long and challenging journey. Over its 18-year history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $14 million to schools and organizations who provide clinical therapies, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, job supports and more for people affected by autism. The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its special programs. The Flutie Foundation’s newest initiative, Flutie Spectrum Enterprises, will create businesses to employ adults with autism.