Caldwell College Plans 5K Run/Walk for Autism

Caldwell College will host a 5K Run/Walk for autism on Sunday, April 11. The run is a USATF-certified course through the town of Essex Fells and a 500-point N.J. Grand Prix event.

A one-mile Fun Run/Walk for adults and children will also take place and entertainment and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to run/walk or to sponsor a runner or walker. Proceeds will benefit construction of the college's new autism center, due to open in fall 2010. 

News 12 anchor/talk show host Della Crews will kick off the 5K run/walk on the Caldwell College campus at 8:30 a.m.  Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.  The fun run/walk around campus will begin at 9:15 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 10:15 a.m. Awards will be given to top finishers in each age category, as well as to all children who participate in the fun run/walk. All runners will receive a T-shirt and goody bag.

Between 9 a.m, and 12:30 p.m., spectators and participants can enjoy refreshments, a bounce house, music and vendor exhibits. Members of the Caldwell College ABA faculty will also be on hand to represent the autism center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve the needs of hundreds of individuals with autism and help them and their families lead more satisfying and productive lives.

For more information on the race, including how to register or sponsor a runner, visit Caldwell College's Web site or call Sharon Kievit at 973-618-3547.