RailCats and INFEAT Team up to Support Autism Awareness with Walk, 5K
March 26, 2015 - American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
GARY, IN - The Gary SouthShore RailCats and the Northwest Indiana Families for Effective Autism Treatment (INFEAT) are bringing the "Move Your Feet for INFEAT" autism walk and 5K to U. S. Steel Yard on Sunday, June 27th.
INFEAT's annual walk and 5K will include bounce houses, face painting, a resource fair with kids' activities, kids run the bases with Rusty, and raffles to support autism awareness. Festivities for the annual event will start at 1pm and the 5K will start at 3:30pm.
Admission starts at $10 for the individual or family walk and includes admission to the RailCats' 6:10pm games against the Lincoln Saltdogs. The cost of the 5K is $35 and includes all the same benefits and a 5K t-shirt. Participants can register for the event at www.signmeup.com/106870 .
The RailCats will wear "Puzzle Piece" uniforms that will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds benefitting INFEAT's autism programs. The puzzle piece symbol was created by the National Autistic Society in 1963 to signify the diversity of those on the autism spectrum and the complexities of autism and how it affects people.
"We are extremely excited to partner with the RailCats on our 2015 Move Your Feet for INFEAT Walk/5K Fundraiser" said Andrea Villarreal, President of INFEAT. "The opportunity to raise additional funds and build Autism Awareness throughout the game, coupled with the RailCats players wearing "Puzzle Piece" uniforms is a unique opportunity that we can't wait to be a part of."
INFEAT is a group of parents and professionals in Northwest=9A Indiana who have, or work with, children diagnosed with autism, ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) or PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified) with a goal of providing accurate information, support, resources, and hope for Indiana families of children with autism.
The Gary SouthShore RailCats begin their 13th season on the South Shore at home against the Quebec Capitales of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball on Thursday, May 21st at 7:10pm.
For updated Gary SouthShore RailCats promotional schedule and group outing information call 219-882-2255 or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.
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