Over 600 Runners & Walkers Join Autism Cares Foundation Race4Resources

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), announced that over 600 runners and walkers, and more than 1100 donors, joined its 15th annual “Race 4 Resources” 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk and Resources Expo fundraiser recently held at Bucks County Community College and Tyler State Park in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jim Donovan and Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of PA’s First Congressional District joined the day’s festivities to support the annual event that benefits programs for autism and other intellectual disabilities. Local 17-year old recording artist Ryan Sab sang the National Anthem and provided guests with a performance on center stage after the race.

Twenty-four year-old Nick Accardo of Washington Crossing, PA was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 17:52. Other awards were presented to the Largest Fundraising Team - Achiever’s Assemble, and Top Fundraising Team - Logan’s Heroes. This year’s successful race saw an increase in registrants, attendees, volunteers and presenters over 2022 numbers, and even mother nature cooperated with beautiful sunny skies and comfortable spring temperatures.

“This Race 4 Resources is extremely important to us,” stated Linda Kuepper, Autism Cares Foundation Co-Founder and Board CEO. “All of you are instrumental in the success of Autism Cares Foundation because you’re here today. You help us enable our team, our mission and our values. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

The Race 4 Resources also included a Resources Expo that provided attendees with many community resources geared to assisting those with autism and other intellectual disabilities. All attendees were treated to an amazing selection of food generously donated by sponsors Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabbas’s Italian Grill. Other sponsors included: 1847 Financial, Adelphi Research, Blair Corp., Bucks County Community College, Dolan DJ’s, ECSU, EZSoft Inc., Foundations Behavioral Health, Fred Beans, GASTEC, Genuine Hank’s Beverages, Giant, Golf Cars Inc., Horsham Fire Company, IMS Technology Services, Jillamy Inc., Kreischer Miller, Manhattan Bagel, Meade Enterprises, Merrill /Bank of America - Saurman Sciascia Maher & Associates Wealth Management, Next Generation Productions Inc., P&F Giordano Italian Market, Ryan Sab, Sea Box, Starbucks, The Law Office of Randy Hope Steen, LTD, Viral Ideas.

All proceeds from the event directly 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.