When Bowie came home from spring break camp, his mom noticed something different. He was smiling—really smiling. He had stories to tell, moments to share, and a new sense of pride in his voice. For a child who often struggles to open up after a long day, this was new. And for the first time, […]
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By ASCV Board Member Dilshad D. Ali On a Thursday night, as has been our routine for the past five months, I sat on the sidelines at River City Inclusive Gym and watched my son “D” casually stroll through his fitness routine with his coach. We were introduced to this gym class through RCIG’s partnership
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An Interview with Team Captain Cam Sabel – by ASCV Board Member Dilshad D. Ali Cameron’s Crusaders knows a thing or two about the Autism Society of Central Virginia 5k – and well they should. They’ve been participating in the event for more than 15 years with Team Captain Cameron “Cam” Sabel at the helm!
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For many families in the autism community, the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day is more than just a race — it’s a day of connection, celebration, and meaningful support. Few people understand that better than Kefu, who has not only participated in the event for nearly a decade but also serves as its dedicated
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The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) recently hosted its annual 5K & Family Fun Day event at Crump Park. On May 18, 2024, over 1,000 dedicated participants, sponsors, and vendors came together despite soggy weather, for a morning to honor and celebrate our local autism community. Through the dedication and generosity of our fundraising
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Jennifer Barnum, Vice Chair of the Autism Society of Central Virginia Board, and her son Eli recently sat down with Kat Simons of Mix 98.1 to chat everything ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day. Tune in to hear about the Barnum’s autism journey, how they got involved with the ASCV, and what you can expect
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To view the full press release, click HERE. All are invited to join the Autism Society of Central Virginia for a day of community, celebration, and support honoring our local autism community. On May 18, Crump Park in Glen Allen will transform into a vibrant hub of connection and empowerment as over 1,200 attendees gather
We are so grateful to the 76 teams and 1,174 participants who joined us for the 2023 ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day and our Virtual 5K! Together, we raised nearly $175,000 to support our Central Virginia autism community. “The annual event does much more than raise funds for our work,” says Executive Director Ann
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