CBS News Jim Donovan To Host Autism Cares Foundation Race4Resources 5K

Southampton, PA - Autism Cares Foundation (ACF), a Southampton-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality programs and services to individuals and families coping with autism and other intellectual disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce that CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jim Donovan will serve as Master of Ceremonies at its upcoming 15th annual “Race 4 Resources” 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk and Resources Expo on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The event will take place at Bucks County Community College and Tyler State Park in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Event registration is $40 until April 28th when the price increases to $45.00. Expo presenter and sponsorship opportunities are also still available.

The redesigned 5K race course eliminates the challenging hills through Tyler State Park, with the start and finish line at the college. Event gates will open at 8am with a Resources Expo providing attendees with many community resources geared to assisting those with autism and other intellectual disabilities. A 9:30am race start will kick off the 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Scavenger Hunt. Post race attendees will be treated to an amazing selection of food generously donated by sponsors Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabbas’s Italian Grill.

“We are thrilled to have Jim Donovan as our Master of Ceremonies again this year, and to host our Run/Walk fundraising event which brings together the Greater Philadelphia-area community in support of autism and other IDD services,” stated Frank Kuepper, Autism Cares Foundation Co-Founder and Board President. “We race so that our loved ones with autism and other IDDs can enjoy the same opportunities and acceptance as their peers. Whether you choose to build a team, run, walk, sponsor, donate, or present at our Expo, your financial support of Autism Cares Foundation enables us to continue to be a community resource for so many, offering many quality activities and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.”

Registration for the Race 4 Resources Run/Walk is open to everyone. To register or learn about sponsorship opportunities, click here or visit Race4Resources.org. All proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services offered by Autism Cares Foundation.

About Autism Cares Foundation
Autism Cares Foundation (ACF) was founded in 2007 by Linda and Frank Kuepper, parents of a child with autism. Their goal was to establish an organization focused on improving life experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities and for them to have age-appropriate activities to enjoy in a safe and secure environment. Today, Autism Cares Foundation offers nearly 200 activities each year, spanning all age groups, and provides highly sought-after essential services to adults having autism and other IDDs through its Adult Services Division, helping them navigate their daily challenges. Programs include Community Participation Services (a.k.a. Day Habilitation), and Home and Community Programs, with a goal of including job training and development in the future. For more information, visit autismcaresfoundation.org.