Event Highlights

What a day for our community! From the families who show up year after year, to the new faces joining us for the first time, this event continues to grow because of YOU.

An estimated 1,200- 1,400 attendees, countless moments of connection, and a shared commitment to inclusion and support. This is what community looks like. Thank you for walking with us!

Sponsors Who Made It Possible

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors who invested in our mission:

Platinum Sponsor
Onvida Health

Gold Sponsors
Mosaic Minds School
Yuma Wellness and Aesthetics

Silver Sponsors
Gowan Company
Milestones Preschool
OneAZ Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors
E-Zamora Trucking
Evan’s Custom Concrete
My Lit’l Eye Shop
Sunset Health
Yuma Dentistry 4 Kids
Arion Care Solutions, LLC

Your support directly fuels our ability to serve families in our community.

In-Kind Support That Elevated the Experience

A huge thank you to our in-kind supporters who helped bring the event to life:

• Jay’s Party Shop (decor & finish line celebration)
• Joe Teposte (emcee)
• Tactical Media Productions (photography, videography, drone)
• DJ KM7 (music)
• Desert Elite (restroom services)
• Republic Services (snacks & water)

Community Heroes Showing Up

We are incredibly grateful to our local first responders for their presence and engagement:

• Yuma Fire Department (Station 1) for staging on-site, bringing the engine and UTV, and engaging with families
• Yuma Police Department for their continued support and community interaction
• Rural Metro for providing an ambulance and connecting with attendees

These moments of interaction mean so much, especially for the kids and families we serve.

Providers & Vendors Spotlight

Over 40 providers and vendors came together to share resources, services, and support with families across our community. These are the people behind the services: answering questions, building connections, and showing up for families when it matters most.

We are grateful for each organization that continues to invest in our community.

Community Impact

Because of your support, we raised funds that will directly go back into serving families:

• $1,615 from pre-sale t-shirts and donations
• $3,500 from event-day t-shirt sales and raffles
• $159 from drinks and additional contributions

Every dollar helps us continue our mission and expand support for families in our community.

Media Coverage & Community Awareness

Thank you to Ernesto Romero and the team at KYMA for highlighting the event and bringing awareness to autism acceptance in our community:

• Local Organizations Host Walk for Autism 2026
• Autism Acceptance Month Highlights Inclusion Efforts in Yuma

Your coverage helps amplify the importance of this work.

To Our Families & Walkers

To the families, individuals, and supporters who show up year after year—this event is for you. Your presence, your stories, and your continued support are what make this event meaningful.

To Anyone We Missed

Please know how truly thankful we are for every single person who contributed to the walk. Whether you helped out for 20 minutes or stayed the entire day, your effort mattered. Your presence helped make families feel welcomed, supported, and seen—and for that, we are so grateful.

Thank you for being a part of something bigger than all of us. We can’t wait to walk with you again next year.

The 2026 Walk for Autism was a reminder of the strength, compassion, and commitment within our community. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this event what it was.

We’re already looking forward to what we’ll build together next.

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