Thank you San Diego! Together, we have spent the past 21 years making a difference for our community and coming together to celebrate all our unique talents & strengths at the #Race4Autism! We invite you to join us again this year in beautiful Balboa Park on April 12: RaceForAutism.org
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Why Do You Race For Autism? Thanks to fundraisers just like you, NFAR is helping change lives every day - beyond the finish line! Join us on April 12 in Balboa Park and help us make a difference in San Diego! RaceForAutism.org
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Weβre very excited to have Sesame Place San Diego characters Julia & Elmo for the 2025 Race for Autism! Julia is known for being the first Sesame Street character diagnosed with autism. Sign up for the Race for Autism and join us on Saturday, April 12th! βΆοΈ www.raceforautism.org
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REGISTER TODAY & SAVE $5! Online registration closes on 4/11 and #Race4Autism pricing goes up on Race Day. Join us in beautiful Balboa Park on SAT. APRIL 12 to help NFAR make a difference in San Diego! RaceForAutism.org
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β¨RFA IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY! β¨
Join us in beautiful Balboa Park on April 12 for the 21st annual #Race4Autism Superhero 5K and 1-Mile Walk! We can't wait to celebrate with you! Sign up today at RaceForAutism.org
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Joining our #Race4Autism host Maria Arcega-Dunn at her FOX 5 SD newsdesk, NFAR Board member Brian LaRose previewed all the fun things that will be happening in Balboa Park on April 12 and why this event is so important to our San Diego community.
Come out and join them Race Day. RaceForAutism.org
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NFAR Board member and Autism Dad Brian LaRose joined Mr. Moto Pizza on #KUSI News this afternoon to highlight the importance of #WorldAutismDay, parenting a child with #autism, and how making Wednesdays in April your Pizza Night can help #NFAR make a difference in San Diego with #MrMotoPizza
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Get race day ready by picking up your gear early! Get all the details here: www.raceforautism.org/Static/Event...
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We're less than 1-month away from the 21st annual San Diego Race for Autism! Why should you join us on April 12? For the Resource Fair, the fun & welcoming community, and the difference it makes in San Diego every year!
Sign up today at RaceForAutism.org
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π₯Don't forget - our Autism Resource Fair is a fun and informative part of the San Diego Race for Autism on April 12 in Balboa Park!π₯
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Want to show your support in a π₯SUPERHERO way? Now is the perfect time to start your fundraising campaign for this year's Race for Autism! We've put the FUN in Fundraising with some great Prizes for Top Fundraisers!
πFundraising ends April 21st at noon
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We're excited to welcome back Fox 5 San Diego's own Maria Arcega-Dunn and Phil Blauer as our hosts for the 2025 Race for Autism. Please come out to join them (and us) on April 12 in beautiful Balboa Park! #race4autism @philblauertv.bsky.social #mariaarcega-dunn
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Big news: San Diego's own Jungle Poppins is performing at the Race for Autism on Saturday, April 12 in beautiful Balboa Park! Jungle Poppins will be playing directly after our the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM. Join us and enjoy their show!
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*Exciting News!* NFAR is proud to be recognized as one of only 28 verified education programs of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corps (EDC). The EDC partnership will strengthen NFARβs ability to place our tech participants into jobs that compliment their strengths.
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REMINDER 2025 Community Project Grants - Applications DUE MARCH 21
Each year, funds raised by the Race for Autism help support autism programs and new initiatives in San Diego County. Community Project grants range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Learn more at nfar.org/2025-communi...
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These are just a few of the many programs and services your Race fundraising supports. Every dollar raised at the Race stays right here in San Diego! Learn more about our efforts at NFAR.org and join us at the Race by signing up today at RaceForAutism.org
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Join us β’ Please RSVP by no later than 2pm on March 19th using this link to Eventbrite (please select the correct date). >>> nfar.org/parent-group...
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Last Chance for Sponsor Opportunities!
The opportunity to take advantage of the many Race for Autism Superhero 5K Sponsor promotional items and activities ends soon. NOTE: Our popular Resource Fair is now Sold Out except with sponsorship. For race information, please go to www.raceforautism.org.
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Team Discount Package Deal Ends March 15!
πSpecial flat rate of just $35 per person for teams of 10+ persons
Sign Up Today: Call us at (858) 679-8800 to purchase a Team Package
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NFARβs COO Nick DeVico got the opportunity to tour the YMCAβs Teens in Motion program. He discussed partnership opportunities, the Race for Autism, and best practices in serving the neurodiverse community. NFAR is proud to partner with programs like Teens in Motion to make our community stronger!
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Had a blast celebrating all our NFAR February birthdays last Friday! #celebrate
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π TONIGHT! Join us for the online NFAR Parent Group tonight on Zoom!
π TOPIC: Coordination in Movement & Neuroplasticity
Discussing & outlining the development of coordination in movement, how coordination enhances the reciprocal nature of perception & more
β‘οΈHOW TO REGISTER: nfar.org/parent-groups/
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π Which one do YOU want to see at this year's Race for Autism on April 12th?
β¬οΈ Comment below
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NFAR recently awarded our NFAR Teacher Grants for the 24/25 school year to 62 educators from across 11 different San Diego area school districts and 5 non-public schools awarded.
See the full list of Teacher Grant Recipients here: nfar.org/teacher-gran...
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