Autism Walk 2025

The Summit Center Autism Walk on Saturday, May 10 raises vital funds for programs across Western NY. Register or donate to provide life-changing support and help individuals achieve their greatest potential.

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Organized by The Summit Center

$163,320

1.2k Supporters

50% of $325,000 goal

Melissa Gratien

Fundraiser since Mar 2025

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Melissa Gratien's Story

Welcome to TeamOMG!!!! We're happy to have you here!! As most of you know, our boy Owie has had an Autism diagnosis for almost 10 years now!! Owie is one of the strongest people we know. He has overcome so much in his 11 years on this earth & a good majority of this is due to The Summit Center. Please join us for the walk (we're a fun group) if you can. If you can't join us, please consider donating to our team. We greatly appreciate it!!!

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Claudia's Clan

5 members

$11,250

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Team Charlotte

7 members

$10,900

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Jack Attack

1 member

$4,410

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Ready, Set, GO 4 Matthew!

4 members

$3,260

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Team Davi

2 members

$3,155

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Team Maurer Power

9 members

$2,800

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Team Tedzilla

4 members

$2,561

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Walk for our MattMan

17 members

$2,165

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See SPOT Walk

37 members

$2,090

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Team Kingston

6 members

$1,800

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Team Mruk

3 members

$1,620

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Summit Champions

20 members

$1,600

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Scarlett’s Smile

3 members

$1,500

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Silvio's Squad

8 members

$1,480

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Maeve and Molly’s Movers

5 members

$1,475

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Sponsorship

2 members

$1,310

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Ur So Amazing

10 members

$1,270

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Ben's Buddies

1 member

$1,260

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Fernandes Family and Friends

1 member

$1,185

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Tyler's Tribe

10 members

$980

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Wonder Twins

4 members

$965

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Sophia’s Squad

4 members

$940

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Executive Team

3 members

$870

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Aaron's Allies

11 members

$825

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Team Laney G

7 members

$790

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Hope in Motion

1 member

$660

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Empower Ethan

1 member

$635

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Mike’s Cosmic Crew

1 member

$595

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Michael’s Mafia

2 members

$583

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Team Alex

3 members

$580

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Team JoJo

1 member

$575

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Théoden’s Fellowship

3 members

$575

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Ocean of Possibilities

14 members

$550

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Board Walkers

2 members

$520

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Solo Walkers

14 members

$515

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Rolling With Rosie

15 members

$501

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Julian's Gang

1 member

$485

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The Reinforcements

6 members

$485

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Buddy’s team

1 member

$475

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Abi’s Army

1 member

$425

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#RALPHIEFOREVER

3 members

$420

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Team Donaldson

4 members

$390

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Virtual Walkers

2 members

$380

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Miles for Smiles

9 members

$370

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Elyse's Walkers

4 members

$365

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Team Jay

3 members

$365

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Harlen’s troop

3 members

$357

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Gabe Rules!!

2 members

$325

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Ari's Crew

7 members

$320

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ACSI

7 members

$315

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Maci Moos Crew

7 members

$315

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Connor's People

1 member

$310

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Spencer’s Mafia

7 members

$295

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M&T Meet and Walk

7 members

$265

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Smiles4Michael

4 members

$265

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Teddy’s Trailblazers

4 members

$265

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Brynnie Bunk

1 member

$260

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Doubledolka

1 member

$260

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Team Coder

1 member

$260

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Team Noah

1 member

$260

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Wango 728

5 members

$230

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Team Owen

1 member

$210

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Go Ollie Go

10 members

$200

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Brawdy Boys

2 members

$195

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Stone

2 members

$195

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Team Ben Ben

1 member

$185

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Team Cameron

3 members

$180

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Kendall's Clubhouse Crew

2 members

$170

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Team KyKy

11 members

$170

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Team Sara

5 members

$165

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Two Little Hopes

1 member

$160

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Team Doodles

2 members

$140

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Brantlee’s village

2 members

$130

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Hazelwood Team 116

5 members

$130

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Shooby's Shoes

3 members

$130

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Support Squad

6 members

$120

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Team Eleazar

2 members

$120

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Team JJ!

1 member

$120

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Team Empower Julian

3 members

$115

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HW 112

4 members

$110

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Makayla’s Way

1 member

$110

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Quadir's Crew

1 member

$110

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Team Antonio

1 member

$110

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TeamOMG

2 members

$110

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Kaitlyn’s Krew

3 members

$105

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Team Jaxson

1 member

$105

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DareDevil Domonic

3 members

$100

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Super Q

5 members

$100

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Team 201

2 members

$90

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The Joyce Fam

3 members

$90

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Team Palmer

1 member

$85

92

BIGFOOT WALKS FOR AUTISM

3 members

$80

93

Slam Dunkles

2 members

$80

94

Sprinkle sprinkle

1 member

$70

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Team Devynn

2 members

$70

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Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

1 member

$60

97

Independent Health

1 member

$60

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Team 219

5 members

$60

99

The Blue Shark Brigade

1 member

$60

100

Char's Stars

3 members

$55

101

JAM

2 members

$55

102

Brayden’ s Bandwagon

4 members

$50

103

Jaydan's Journey

2 members

$50

104

Sip & Family

4 members

$50

105

Weezie’s Buddiez

1 member

$50

106

Diggy Doo

2 members

$45

107

Team Nolan

2 members

$45

108

Bennie and the Jets

4 members

$40

109

Community & Adult Services

5 members

$40

110

Cronmiller Crew

4 members

$40

111

Ortiz Family

4 members

$40

112

Carliyah

1 member

$35

113

Dommy’s team

1 member

$35

114

Mystic Hills Brewing

1 member

$35

115

Elmwood Elite

5 members

$30

116

Royal Lady Knights for Michael Murphy

2 members

$30

117

Summit Central

1 member

$30

118

SAE Movers and Shapers

4 members

$25

119

CFBT Inc

2 members

$20

120

Creekside Walkers

3 members

$20

121

Hearts in Motion

1 member

$20

122

Macis moo crew

2 members

$20

123

Raising Funds and My Heart Rate

1 member

$20

124

Team Prince

2 members

$20

125

Anthony's All Stars

1 member

$10

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Arvid's Entourage

1 member

$10

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Carsen🤘

1 member

$10

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Coca - Cola Beverages Northeast

1 member

$10

129

Eli's Team

1 member

$10

130

Hazelwood Heroes

10 members

$10

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Ollie for Autism Acceptance

1 member

$10

132

Team JoJo

1 member

$10

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Team Karra

1 member

$10

134

Team Leo!

1 member

$10

135

Team Luna

1 member

$10

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Team Nichols

1 member

$10

137

The Real Stim Shady

1 member

$10

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University at Buffalo NSSLHA

1 member

$10

139

Preschool Peeps

1 member

$0

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Team 223

2 members

$0

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Team 301

2 members

$0

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Team 302

1 member

$0

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Team Halpenny/Brooks

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Ellen

$4,360

39 Supporters

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Candace

$7,890

11 Supporters

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Teddy Pastuszynski

$2,500.78

29 Supporters

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Claudia

$9,010

6 Supporters

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Shannon

$1,355

32 Supporters

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Kimberly Brown

$1,885

18 Supporters

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Kelly

$1,385

21 Supporters

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Luke Maurer - Team Maurer Power

$1,055

14 Supporters

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Amy

$1,060

13 Supporters

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Lauren

$660

19 Supporters

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Joe Brown

$835

14 Supporters

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Team Davi

$3,060

3 Supporters

Event

MAY
10

Walk for Autism 2025

Saturday, May 10th, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

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2 months 1 week remaining

$163,320

1.2k Supporters

50% of $325,000 goal

Campaign Update

7 days ago

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⏰There's still time!

😍With the help of our amazing sponsors, we are able to celebrate the lives of our students and their families and loved ones outside of the classroom!

💭Interested in supporting the event as a sponsor? Click here to find our sponsorship packages and make a difference!

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Campaign Update

7 days ago

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We Need Your Help!

🚨CALLING ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY🚨

Are you:

a) Not able or not up to participating in the actual walk?

b) Still looking to support the event in another way?

c) In need volunteer hours for school?

Whatever you picked, we have the answer!

Help us run the show by clicking 👉 here 👈 and signing up for a volunteer spot!

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Campaign Update

27 days ago

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New Walker Resources Available!

We are excited to share our Walker Resources, designed to help you make the most of your fundraising efforts for this year's walk!

📚 Inside, you’ll find:

✅ How to register and join a team

✅ Social posts to help you spread the word

✅ Offline donation letters to bring to friends, family, or your local businesses

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Jalen Drewitt received a $25 donation from Pam

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Way to go Jay!
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Katie received a $25 donation from Molly Van Delinder

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For a wonderful mama and her awesome kid!
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Katie received a $20 donation from Nichole, Devin, Fin and Meara Snyder

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Tyler is the luckiest to have such an amazing Mom and Dad who advocate for him daily. ❤️ He’s living his best life because of all your love.
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Ellen received a $25 donation from Alessia B

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Ellen received a $100 donation from Jenos

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