Locals attend annual Walk for Autism event
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Residents across Yuma County attended and participated in the annual Walk for Autism event Saturday morning.
The event, hosted by Strong Beginnings, took place at Gateway Park at 8:00 a.m., with the walk starting at 9:00 a.m.
The event was to raise awareness and support for autism as April is Autism Awareness Month.
Local vendors and organizations, such as the Yuma Police Department (YPD) and Onvida Health, participated in the event, with YPD handing out Autism Awareness Month patches and stickers.
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls was also on hand to present a proclamation during the event.
“Therefore, I, Douglas J. Nicholls, Mayor of the City of Yuma, Arizona, do hereby proclaim April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month in Yuma, Arizona, and encourage all residents, businesses and organizations to support autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion efforts throughout our community,” Mayor Nicholls declared.
According to Strong Beginnings, last year, over 600 people participated in the walk, which is a 5K course.
If anyone missed out on the event, and would like to donate to Strong Beginnings to help provide support to those in need, click here.