Baton Rouge, LA – April 2, 2025 – Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge (FHFGBR) is thrilled to announce the return of its Annual Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Fest, proudly co-sponsored by Enbridge, 100.7 The Tiger, and Ochsner Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Pennington Biomedical Center.

This beloved community event promotes awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It provides an opportunity for families, friends, and supporters to come together in celebration and solidarity, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with autism and their loved ones.

FHFGBR proudly serves seven parishes in the region: East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Iberville, Ascension, and Pointe Coupee. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 children aged 8 years are diagnosed with autism in the U.S. (cdc.gov). Additionally, an estimated 67,947 adults in Louisiana are on the autism spectrum (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). These statistics highlight the growing need for awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism and their families across the state. 

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

This event would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors:

• Presenting Platinum Sponsors: Enbridge, 100.7 The Tiger, and Ochsner Children’s Hospital
• Gold Sponsor: REV, The Nirel Group Foundation
• Silver Sponsors: Olivier Group, Behavior Intervention Group, Louisiana Blue, Hood Container Corporation, and Mayor-President Sid Edwards
• Bronze Sponsors: BREC, Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, Wampold Companies, ACE Enterprises Inc., Ascent Behavior Therapy Center, Williams Photography, and Maughan Law Firm
• Patron Sponsors: BearCom of Baton Rouge, Gulf South Autism Center, The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Mercy Autism Center, Kidder & Schultz CPA LLC
• Governmental Supporters: State Senator Regina Barrow, Iberville Parish, and West Baton Rouge Parish

Join us for a fun-filled day of movement, connection, and celebration in support of individuals with autism and their families! For more information, please visit www.fhfgbr.org or contact Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge at (225) 216-7474.

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