NECC's 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism to be Held May 21, Free Registration for Participants

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. - March 28, 2022 - PRLog -- The New England Center for Children^® (NECC^®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, will host its 16^th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. at the Margaret A. Neary School in Southborough. This year, NECC is offering free registration for all participants.

This professionally timed race is a signature fundraising event to support NECC's mission to create a global network of educators, researchers, and programs so that those living with autism may live fuller lives. In lieu of a registration fee, participants are encouraged to request donations from family and friends to support the Center.

"The pandemic has forced us to hold this event virtually for the last two years and we are very much looking forward to being back in person for this year's 5K," said Jared Bouzan, chief development officer for NECC. "This family-friendly event is much loved among our students, staff, and families, and we can't wait to join together again in person and celebrate as a community while raising money for our students."

The race will take place rain or shine. On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with a start time of 10 a.m. Following the race, participants will enjoy a cookout lunch, along with prizes and raffles.

Participation and donation information can be found at necc.org/5K.

About The New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children^® (NECC^®) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Committed to creating a world where autism is not a barrier to happiness, growth, and independence, our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians provide comprehensive services including day and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, and the ACE^® ABA Software System (www.acenecc.org).

NECC is committed to creating an equitable workplace for our diverse team and providing industry-leading staff professional development opportunities, specifically with our on-campus graduate degree partnership programs. The result is a growing pool of autism educators and researchers that impact the lives of children with autism both at NECC and around the world. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at www.necc.org.