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Port Jefferson Sisters Honor Those W/ Autism Through Virtual Walk

The Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sophomores took to the streets for a 4-mile virtual walk in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

From left, Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sophomore Alex Carlson (with Bella), Port Jefferson Middle School special education teacher Christina Carlson and sophomore Kate Carlson (with Lady) participated in a virtual walk for the EJ Autism Foundation.
From left, Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sophomore Alex Carlson (with Bella), Port Jefferson Middle School special education teacher Christina Carlson and sophomore Kate Carlson (with Lady) participated in a virtual walk for the EJ Autism Foundation. (Port Jefferson School District)

PORT JEFFERSON, NY — Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sophomores and sisters Alexandra and Kate Carlson took to the streets for a four-mile virtual walk in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Port Jefferson School District said in a news release. They were joined by their mother, Port Jefferson Middle School special education teacher Christina Carlson.

The family supported the EJ Autism Foundation with the walk. More than 300 people participated in the event to bring recognition to the organization, which works to create autism awareness and helps support schools and programs on Long Island that teach students on the spectrum.

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