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Alpha Xi Delta to host color run: AmaXing Challenge raises money for autism awareness and advocacy

3 members of Alpha Xi Delta hold puzzle piece sign for Autism Speaks
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Maya Mace

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The Iota Kappa chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is hosting its annual color run/walk in an effort to raise understanding, acceptance and funds for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks.

The race will take place on the Idaho State University campus on April 6, 2019. The race is open to Idaho State University students and staff and all members of the community.

The AmaXing Challenge will consist of a 3K/5K color run/walk course, games and activities for all ages, raffles for different prize packages and guest speakers to help raise understanding for individuals who fall within the autism spectrum.

Registration begins on the quad of the ISU campus at 9:30 a.m. The race will officially begin at 10:30 a.m.

The prices for registration packages include: $20 for students / $25 for non-students / $75 for a group of 4 / $60 for a group of 4 from an ISU Student Organizations.

Since Alpha Xi Delta’s partnership with Autism Speaks in 2009, it has raised over $5 million in proceeds for the organization. It is the group’s mission to contribute to Autism Speaks by helping change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder and to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

Members are committed to doing so by raising the funds necessary to help support these individuals and their families. Many Alpha Xi Deltas across the country have personal connections with autism and bring their passion and support to other members of their chapter and members of their community.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 59 children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of this race is to continue to raise understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder.

Since 2005, Autism Speaks has advocated to help individuals on all spectrums of autism disorder. Its mission is to increase understanding and improve services for every family in every corner of the world affected by autism. It does so through advancing research to better understand how to support those affected by it.

For more information on Alpha Xi Delta’s philanthropy, Autism Speaks, please visit autismspeaks.org. For more information on how to get involved with the AmaXing Challenge on April 6, email Tram Le at ude.usinull@martel.

The event’s proceeds go to Autism Speaks. To make a donation or sign up for the race online, visit https://bit.ly/2U8qPXT.