WOW!!  What a great day Sunday May 4, 2008 turned out to be. 

Participants and spectators were basking in wonderful weather and enjoying a tremendous event put on by the Flying Pig Marathon!  Our orange Autism shirts seemed to be a huge hit.  It seemed like every few minutes, we saw runners and walkers going by in the shirts. 

As a spectator, I heard numerous comments, such as…”way to go Autism Awareness”…”thanks for your support”…”keep up the good work”.  Talking with one of our participants, she said there were numerous people that saw the front of her shirt which read, “Flying Pig, Why do it?”  She was happy to show them the answer by turning around and showing the back of the shirt…”It’s all because I love someone with Autism”  What a great event to bring awareness and have an opportunity to talk to someone about it as you were walking or running!

Our donations are still coming in, so we hope to have an update soon on the amount of money we raised.  A few of you have mentioned that you made checks, and or collected sponsor donations and sent them directly to the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati.  First let us say thank you very much for your help!  We would like to ask if you did contribute directly to the Society, could you send me an e-mail with the amount sent.  This just helps us with our total amount raised so we have a higher goal to shot for next year.

Check out the pictures of 2008!  Anyone that has additional pictures, please e-mail them and I'll get them posted!

More to come soon!