HRM

Thank you for joining us at Walk YOUR Way 2025!

Donations will be accepted until Friday, June 13, 2025. Support online, or drop by of our office with your completed pledges. We sincerely appreciate your support!

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*Registration is now CLOSED.

Walk YOUR Way is the largest annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting programs and services for the local autistic community. This inclusive event encourages participants to walk in their own way, fostering a sense of community and demonstrating support for a more inclusive future.

On June 7th, the HRM community will come together to raise funds for Autism Nova Scotia, ensuring that crucial programs and services continue to make a positive impact in the lives of autistic individuals in our region. All money raised directly keeps programs and services running here in HRM!

What to Expect

Agenda:

8:30am – T-Shirt Pick Up & Donation Drop Off Opens
9:00am – Opening Remarks
9:10am – Welcome Stretch with Halifax Yoga
9:15am – Walk Begins*
9:00am – 11:30am – Entertainment & Activities
11:30am – Event Closes

*We will complete one complete lap as a group, then participants can choose to continue laps around main level of mall as they wish.

The HRM event will take place at Mic Mac Mall. Please park and enter through Entrance 4, next to Winners. This is the only entrance with access to the event. All other mall entrances will be locked prior to mall hours. Our volunteers will guide you up to Level 2 where Walk festivities are. There are elevators and escalators onsite. If you require further assistance, please notify our volunteers at the entrance.

This event is made possible with the generous support of our community and partners. Join us for an array of entertainment and excitement on event day, including:

- Car Display with Carson Exports at Entrance 4
- 50/50 Raffle supported by CU Financial Management
- Holly's Friendship Bracelet & Art Table supported by Michaels - Bedford
- Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos with HDC Hair & Esthetics
- Back to the Sea Touch Tank
- Activities with Halifax Wanderers
- Water Station with Gin & Tonic Travel
- Popcorn courtesy of the Rotary Club - Halifax Northwest
- COBS Bread Treats Table
- Tim Hortons Refreshments
- IKEA Halifax Sensory Space (seating, toys, fidgets and staff supports available)

Fundraising

Volunteers will be collecting any cash or cheque donations onsite for individuals and teams. Online donations can continue to be made through your Walk team pages. The deadline for fundraising dollars (cash, card and cheque) is June 13th. Please ensure all donations have been added to your page, and any remaining cash or cheque donations brought into our offices with your participant or team details.

Don't forget, the 'Top Individual Fundraiser' from each location will be rewarded with an East Coast Lifestyle, Classic Vintage Hoodie. There will also be prizing for the 'Top Fundraising Team', stay tuned! Winners will be announced and notified on June 25th.

Questions? Please contact Alyson, HRM Walk Coordinator: agreeno@autismns.ca

Walk T-Shirts

Thank you to everyone who attended our Early T-Shirt Pick Up event at East Coast Lifestyle, Mic Mac Mall!

If you were unable to stop by, you can pick yours up on event day! T-Shirt Pick Up will be outlined on event signage and hosted next to Griffin Jewellery Designs and LUSH.

If you are unable to join us on event day or would like to make alternative arrangements, please contact Alyson, HRM Walk Coordinator: agreeno@autismns.ca. Please note: pick-ups will be by appointment only, during office hours.

*Only pre-paid 2025 HRM Walk t-shirts will be available on event day for pick up. We have a limited selection of previous year Walk t-shirts which will be available for purchase on event day. These will be while quantities last. Thank you for your understanding!

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As an inclusive event, please note that only service dogs are allowed at the Walk. We take into consideration the Autistic community who require a support animal, while remaining mindful of any concerns regarding service dogs on the premises.