Glenholme School to hold annual 5K Run for Autism

WASHINGTON — The Glenholme School, a boarding and day school for students with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and various social, emotional and learning differences in Washington announces its fourth annual 5K Run for Autism planned for Nov. 11.

The Glenholme 5K Run for Autism will start at 10 a.m. at Steep Rock Preservation, 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot. Runners, walkers, and their canine companions are welcome. This level, out-andback soil course follows the Shepaug River.

Pre-race registration, until Nov. 9, is $20. Race day registration is $25. The Fido fee is $10 on race day. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on race day and the first 100 registrants will receive a high quality athletic t-shirt.

Prizes will be awarded in all divisions including the top three registered dogs and special awards will be given to the top male and female finishers.

For information about the race, becoming a sponsor, and pre-race registration, go to http://www.theglenholmeschool.org/ 2018-run-forautism/ or contact Courtney Delaney at 860-868-7377 or via email at cdelaney@devereux.org.

Race proceeds help families who otherwise would not be able to afford the services provided by Glenholme.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization that supports many of the most vulnerable members of our society. For information about The Glenholme School and its program, visit http://www.theglenhol meschool.org/.