Bridge Valley Elementary School to Hold 6th Annual Bridge Valley Trail Blazer Race for Autism 5K / 1-mile Fun Walk

Bridge Valley Elementary School will hold its 6^th Annual Bridge Valley Trail Blazer Race for Autism 5K / 1-mile Fun Walk on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Bridge Valley Elementary School, 2280 Sugar Bottom Road, Furlong, PA 18925. The event helps support members of the community on the autism spectrum, while promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness. Proceeds of the event will be used to fund future grants to organizations that serve people with Autism.

Members of the community are encouraged to participate in the races to help support The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition (BCASC).  Proceeds of the event will help provide services and resources to individuals on the autism spectrum and families with special needs children.

The Bridge Valley course is the toughest one of the Bucks 5K series races, with not one, but two “red-lined” hills.  Nonetheless, in 2012, Steve Gourley was a stand-out, winning the race with a new course record of 16:48.  Nancy Smith won the women’s race in 20:12, only a few seconds off the female course record. All of our first place winners received plaques with tiles that were made by Bridge Valley students!            

Early registration (at least seven days before the 5K) is $25; registration the day of the races is $30; and registration for the One Mile Fun Run is $5. Registration the day of the races begins at 7:30 a.m. The 5K race will start promptly at 10:15 a.m. The One Mile Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. Several age groups are eligible for race awards. To register for the events or for more information visit:  http://www.bv5kforautism.com/#.

To donate to the BCASC or become a sponsor please visit: http://www.bv5kforautism.com/#cause.

About the BCASC:

The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition (BCASC) is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) 3 non-profit community-based organization focused on maximizing the personal development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The group is comprised of parents and family members, educators from local school districts and intermediate units, mental health professionals, physicians, individuals with autism, and behavior specialists. For information visit: http://www.bcasc.org/.

The Bridge Valley Race for Autism has supported many organizations that serve people with Autism including:

Special Equestrians: A grant to provide scholarships to students for participation in services.  http://www.specialequestrians.org

AMICA:  A Start Up for a new summer camp for teens on the Autism Spectrum. http://amicacamp.com/

Family Service Association of Bucks County:  The Coffeehouse is a social environment for young adults on the Autism Spectrum. http://www.fsabc.org/mission/family/

YMCA:  Service grants provide scholarships to individuals with Autism to participate in YMCA activities.  Expansion grants to expand the successful Abilities programming at the YMCA. http://cbfymca.org/

Variety:   Service grants provide scholarship money for individuals to participate in Variety activities, (especially summer camp).  Expansion grant provided to assist in creating a sensory room for facility. http://varietyphila.org/club-camp/

Potential Inc.:  A grant to increase community outings for young adults participating in a social group run by Potential.  www.potentialinc.org

Alchemy Open Studio:  An expansion grant to extend staff time to weekend hours for art therapy.  http://alchemyopenstudio.org/

Camp Concepts:  A service grant to provide scholarships for individuals participating in camp program. http://campconcepts.org/