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Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism, 2008

The inaugural BC fundraising event for Autism Speaks has a success, having raised more than $268,000 as of Oct. 20. This total surpasses the record for first time events in Canada. All proceeds are to remain in Canada to fund Canadian autism researchers and ASD support organisations.

	John Carrina & Son Get Ready to Walk
Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, new ACT Information Officer Christine Hung, and Christine's daughter Annie, the youngest member of Team ACT, join Deborah Pugh at the ACT information booth before the walk.
	Runners Jesse and Bert Beaudry get under way!
Team ACT opts for walking.
	Nearly out of the woods...
Arriving at the finish!
	Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and Sergio Cocchia pose with their son XXX and friends and supporters of the Pacific Family Autism Centre at the PFAC information table.