By Paula Pyzik Scott

Results for part one of the Wilson Sporting Goods 5k Run and 1M Walk on May 9 is in the record books: the top three runners crossed the finish line in this order: 1) Joshua Freye of Findlay, Ohio, 2) Kody Logan, of Ada, Ohio, and 3) Ava Katona of Greenwood, Indiana.

The free community event drew 257 runners and walkers who followed a course on the tree-lined streets of Ada near the Wilson Football Factory.

The fundraising effort to help people with autism is still underway. Day of event proceeds for the Autism Speaks organization– including raffle items– totalled $3,865. Donations of 10% of food truck sales are still to be tallied. Donations may be made here.

FROM AUTISM SPEAKS
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The incredible support of people like YOU over the years has made it possible for Autism Speaks to meet so many milestones — advancing life-enhancing breakthroughs in autism care, providing more free, personalized support, increasing childhood screening and intervention resources and working to create a more accepting, understanding and inclusive world for our broad and diverse community. 

But with more than 70 million people affected by autism today, there is still much more to be done. Please join the team — set your fundraising goal — and start making a difference today!