LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Central Kentucky came together today to walk for a cause.
Every year, the autism community and its supporters come together to raise money for the Autism Society of the Bluegrass. This year, Team Brian came in first place. They raised $3,845 dollars.
Brian Kiser has been coming to the walk since he was five years old. He’s now 17. For him, autism awareness is about breaking stigmas for neurodivergent people.
“It’s not just autism but it also deals with a wide array of mental handicaps.” Kiser says.
“But, we come together to tell the world that we should be focusing on these and, like, not like, focusing on the stereotypes.”
Kiser says living with autism isn’t always easy.
“Sometimes for me it’s been a struggle because I’ve had to learn how to advocate for myself when it comes to education and what I need.”
He says resources for students with autism vary at different schools.
But, the mission of the Autism Society of the Bluegrass is to improve the lives of all affected by autism through education and support.
“We’re in Lexington and so we’re lucky to have what we have. But, there’s not a place that has enough resources,” Sarah Spragens, President of the Autism Society of the Bluegrass says.
The volunteer-run organization is working to change that.
“Everything we do is geared toward bringing information to people and help them go elsewhere to get information,” Spragens said.
All of the proceeds from today go towards education, advocacy and support for Central Kentuckians on the Autism Spectrum and people who care for them.
If you’d like to donate to the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, you can find their year-round donation link here.
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