Benhaven Walk for Autism
2 Mile Walk
The flat 2 Mile Walk travels along the beach path and through the park.
Virtual Walk Option
Can’t make the walk? Not to worry. Sign up for the virtual walk, log your own miles and we’ll mail you an event t-shirt and a race bib.
Sponsorship Opportunities
With your help, we can raise thousands for Benhaven. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, click here or contact John Bysiewicz at (203) 481-5933 or john@jbsports.com
October 13, 2024
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd. New Haven, CT 06512
*Spots are filling up fast—over half are already taken! Sign up now to secure your place; only the first 400 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Don’t wait!
Schedule
8:00am: Packet Pick-Up & Registration. Come on down! We accept race day entries!
9:30am: 2 Mile Walk Start
Honoring the Life & Legacy of Larry Wood
Larry retired as Benhaven’s Executive Director in 2016, after over 40 years as a humble and revered leader at Benhaven. Larry passed away in South Carolina on May 20, 2024.
Larry liked to say that he had held every position at the School, except for school nurse. Larry never stopped envisioning a better life for the people we support and their families. And he often rolled up his sleeves and did whatever was needed at the time to help make that happen. The last several years before his retirement, he made his way to the School every single afternoon to help answer phones and manage end-of-day routines. He knew everyone’s name. If you’d spoken to him about something in your life, he remembered it. He made you feel like you were the most important person whenever you spoke to him.
Larry mentored scores of Benhaven employees. He was incredibly smart and wanted to share what he knew. He encouraged us to grow beyond what we thought was possible for ourselves. He will be sorely missed by those of us who knew him.
His legacy lives on at Benhaven in who we are and what we do!
Parking
Ample parking available at Lighthouse Point Park.
T-Shirts
All participants will receive a custom cotton t-shirt.
Awards
Top individual fundraiser.
*Walkers are not timed.
Family Fun!
Free rides on the carousel!
Joseph Furey and Sarah Cody from WTNH will be making a special appearance with the Mobile Weather Lab!
Bubbles! Soccer Balls! Frisbees! Hula Hoops! Cornhole! Ladderball! Yard Checkers! Jumbo Yard Dominos! Live Jazz Band, featuring a Benhaven Alum! Raffles! Pizza Truck! Face & Rock Painting! Fire Truck Tours!
Support Benhaven
Your participation supports Benhaven, a local non-profit based in North Haven, CT. Benhaven’s mission is to enable people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders to participate in community life, exercise productive control over their own lives, have meaningful relationships and associations, be gainfully employed, and experience happiness and personal satisfaction. Benhaven provides educational services and support to approximately 40 children and adolescents with autism, intellectual disabilities and/or related disabilities from ages 5–21. Over 35 students are served by out Academy and Transition Program, 85 individuals receive in-home behavioral supports and 42 individuals are in Benhaven’s residential programs. Learn more about Benhaven here.
Fundraising teams and individuals are encouraged! Awards are presented to top individual and team fundraisers!
Earn FREE Walk Entry!
Those who donate or raise $200 or more earn a complimentary entry to the Benhaven Walk for Autism. Create a fundraising page during online race registration or by clicking below. Once you have raised $200, you will automatically be refunded your entry fee. Email jody@jbsports.com with questions.
Thank You to our Wonderful Sponsors!
