From Awareness to Action: CARES Seattle 5K for Autism Empowerment

Join Us for the 2nd Annual CARES 5K Run & Walk

Celebrate community, inclusion, and action at the 2nd Annual CARES 5K — a community-powered event held in honor of International Autism Awareness Day.

Whether you run, walk, or roll, every step you take helps advance understanding, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Together, we are building a more compassionate and inclusive world.

🌟 Event Highlights

5K Run/Walk: A scenic, family-friendly course designed for all fitness levels — runners, walkers, families, and adaptive athletes are all welcome.

Virtual Participation Option: Can’t join us in person? Complete your 5K from anywhere and share your journey online to show your support.

Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy kid-friendly activities including face painting, sensory-friendly games, and more community fun.

Awareness Campaign: Wear blue to show your support and join our collective movement to #LightItUpBlue.

📝 Registration Details

• Early Bird: $20 (by March 31)

• Standard Registration: $25

• Race Day Registration: $30

Fundraising Incentives: All registered fundraisers will receive special recognition and prizes as a token of our appreciation.

📝 How to Register:

Please click the sign up button under the event once registration opens, or click here to sign up

Important Note

Please note that purchasing a donation ticket does not automatically register you for the race. If you would like to participate in the CARES 5K Run/Walk, you must complete a separate race registration.

Your generous donation directly supports our mission, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

💙 How Your Participation Makes an Impact

Proceeds from the CARES 5K support:

• Autism therapy programs

• Resources and support for families

• Community education and advocacy initiatives

Your involvement ensures that individuals with autism and their families have the tools and support they need to thrive.

🤝 Get Involved

Become a Sponsor: Demonstrate your commitment to inclusion and community impact.

Volunteer: Join our volunteer team and help make this event a success.

Spread the Word: Invite your friends, family, and colleagues — together we can expand awareness and inclusion.

📍 Location

60 Acres North Field,

15200 NE 116th St

Redmond, WA 98052

Ample parking is available on-site.

Please park in the North Field only. Parking in the South Field is not permitted. Thank you for your cooperation.

Contact Us

For questions, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteer inquiries, please contact: Jill Zhou – [email protected] or visit: CaresSeattle.org

Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, foster understanding, and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive future.

Join us — because every step counts.

#CARES5K #AutismAwareness #LightItUpBlue #RunForInclusion

This event is proudly sponsored by SPARK . We are grateful for their generous support in helping make this community event possible.

✨ 加入我们，参加第二届 CARES 5K 跑步/步行活动！

在国际自闭症意识日之际，CARES 诚邀您共同参与第二届 5K 公益跑步活动。这是一场由社区力量驱动的行动，让我们用脚步传递理解、接纳与包容。

无论您是跑步、步行，还是使用轮椅参与，每一步都在为自闭症谱系人士发声。携手同行，我们可以创造更加温暖与包容的未来。

🌟 活动亮点

5K 跑步/步行: 风景优美、适合所有年龄与体能水平的路线。欢迎跑者、步行者、家庭以及不同能力的参与者。

线上参与选项: 无法亲临现场？您也可以在任何地方完成 5K，并在线分享您的参与故事。

家庭友好活动: 现场设有儿童趣味活动、感官友好游戏等，让全家都能尽情参与。

公益倡议行动: 穿上蓝色，加入 #LightItUpBlue 行动，共同表达对神经多样性群体的支持。

📝 报名信息

• 早鸟价：$20（3月31日前）

• 常规报名：$25

• 现场报名：$30

• 筹款奖励：所有成功筹款的参与者将获得特别奖品及公开表彰。

📝 报名方式：

请在活动报名开启后点击活动下方的sign up按钮报名，或点击这里报名

重要提示：请注意，购买捐赠票并不包含比赛报名资格。如您希望参加 5K 跑步/步行活动，请务必单独完成比赛报名流程。

您的每一份捐赠都将直接支持 CARES 的公益使命，我们衷心感谢您的支持。

💙 您的参与将带来改变

本次 5K 活动的全部收益将用于：

• 自闭症相关治疗项目

• 家庭支持资源

• 社区教育与倡导活动

您的参与，将帮助更多自闭症/神经多样性人士及其家庭获得持续支持与成长机会。

🤝 参与方式

成为赞助商：用实际行动支持包容与多元。

成为志愿者：加入我们的志愿团队，共同打造一场温暖有序的活动。

分享活动信息：邀请您的朋友与家人，一起扩大影响力。

📍 活动地点

60 Acres North Field

15200 NE 116th St

Redmond, WA 98052

现场提供充足停车位。

请所有车辆停放在 North Field，South Field 禁止停车。感谢您的配合。

让我们共同庆祝多元、促进理解，用行动迈向更加包容的未来。

加入 CARES 5K —— 因为每一步，都有力量。

本次活动由 SPARK 赞助支持。感谢 SPARK 的慷慨赞助，让这场社区公益活动得以顺利举办。