7th Annual Chico Walks for Autism
Event Information
Event description
Description
Shirt pickup will be at LRT Graphics Friday 4-7 pm & Saturday 10 am to 1 pm.
Because of the weather outlook, we will be tucked back beside the building (not in front like usual). Pull into the parking lot and you will be able to see us 
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As a reminder, PLEASE DO NOT call and ask LRT Graphics if you can grab your shirt early (you can't) or if they can help you with anything other than directions (they can't). They graciously donate their space to us so the less of a hassle we can be to them, the better 
<3 Please reach out via email to theyellowdoorchico@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The Yellow Door hosts the 7th Annual Chico Walks for Autism. This event includes a 3-mile walk, music, complimentary BBQ from Chico Elks Lodge #423 AND in an event first, a family carnival and vendor fair hosted in partnership with Little Red Hen!
This is your opportunity to show your support for individuals with autism in our community and their families. This is our 7th annual event and in the past six years, we have raised over $90,000.
Last year The Yellow Door sponsored the following events from the money generated by the walk:
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The Yellow Door Cares—a donation account to Families and Individuals with ASD in need of support with housing, medical bills, food and those other “life emergencies” that our community frequently deals with. Since March 2016 the YDC has helped over 26 families.
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Northern California Autism Symposium. The Yellow Door sponsored John Elder Robison (author of Look Me in the Eye) as the keynote speaker.
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Durham Parks and Recreation Autism Summer Swim Program
FAQ's:
What if I can't afford the registration cost?
That's ok! come participate anyway! A sense of community is the most important part and lots of people just come on down.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking goes quickly in the area surrounding the park. We recommend you arrive early.
What can I bring to the event?
Anything that you need to make your day special. Families with kids of all abilities come. Some families bring wagons, some sound canceling headphones. We ask to please leave non-service animals at home. That being said, it is a public park and we cannot enforce this.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email Josie at theyellowdoorchico@gmail.com
Organizer The Yellow Door
Organizer of 7th Annual Chico Walks for Autism
The mission of The Yellow Door is to support individuals with autism and their families while promoting student leadership and involvement in the Chico community.
Description
The Yellow Door came together out of two desires: to support individuals with autism and their families as well as provide volunteer opportunities and promote awareness to the Chico community. The Center for Disease Control places the current rates of autism at 1/59—a number that continues to increase. Individuals with autism and other disabilities and their families often fight for awareness, recognition as individuals, and services that are limited. Our hope is to connect students and community members with willing individuals with autism and their families to promote understanding, personal connection, and disability acceptance. Our intent is that through events such as Chico Walks for Autism a greater sense of community and awareness will be developed for all those participating.
The name, "The Yellow Door" comes from an individual with autism that Josie worked with many years ago that liked doors. When asked what their favorite color for a door would be if they could pick, they answered: "yellow, because it's like opening a door of sunshine." That positive image is something that The Yellow Door hopes to foster.
The name, "The Yellow Door" comes from an individual with autism that Josie worked with many years ago that liked doors. When asked what their favorite color for a door would be if they could pick, they answered: "yellow, because it's like opening a door of sunshine." That positive image is something that The Yellow Door hopes to foster.
