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	<title>The Autism 5K, a Minneapolis 5K Run/Walk at Lake Calhoun on May 15th, 2010</title>
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	<description>A Minneapolis 5K to benefit families affected by autism</description>
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		<title>Donations and Fundraising</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your interest in supporting families affected by Autism.  Participants primarily support the cause by participating in the 5K (registration details here), but there is also the possibility to donate or help us fundraise.
Here are ways to make an additional donation or help us raise funds for the 5K&#8217;s charitable organizations:
1) Make a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/donations-and-fundraising/</link>
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		<title>Event Details</title>
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Whether you’re a serious runner or just plan to casually walk with family, you will enjoy participating in The Autism 5K.

When:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Packet Pickup: 7:30 &#8211; 8:45 a.m.
Start: 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Lake Calhoun, near Thomas beach
Thomas Ave S and Lake Calhoun Parkway
Minneapolis, MN
Fees:
Pre Registration
$20 for 5K only
$30 for 5K and t-shirt
$75 for 5K, t-shirt and signed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/details/</link>
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		<title>Support Families affected by Autism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All 2010 Autism 5K race proceeds will benefit two charities this year: Generation Rescue and Children with Autism Deserve Education (C.A.D.E.).
Generation Rescue


Generation Rescue is an international movement of scientists, physicians and parent-volunteers researching the causes and treatments for autism, ADHD and chronic illness and mentoring thousands of families in recovering their children.  Generation Rescue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/charities/</link>
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		<title>Original Artwork by Mary GrandPre&#8217;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mary GrandPre&#8217; acclaimed artist and illustrator of all seven Harry Potter novels has created this custom illustration for the Autism 5K.  A Minnesota native, GrandPre&#8217; is a graduate from the Minneapolis College of Art &#38; Design.

Mary GrandPre&#8217; Website
Time Magazine Interview with Mary GrandPre&#8216;

Purchase Prints of the Illustration!
(click the link above) 

Notes from Mary GrandPre&#8217; on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/mary-grandpre-art/</link>
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		<title>Our Sponsors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Autism 5K is sponsored by local businesses and autism related organizations as well as silent partners.
We would like to thank the following sponsors:
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We had a tremendous turnout (750 registrations!) for the inaugural event in 2009 and expect an even larger turnout in 2010, giving our sponsors great exposure to the local community as well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/5k-sponsors/</link>
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		<title>Join us on Facebook, Twitter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or the social media outlet of your choice and please help us spread the word!
Join us on Facebook!
Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=309024473375

Please RSVP that you will be attending on our event page.
Spread the word by inviting others.  Click on the &#8220;Share&#8221; button then the &#8220;Send a Message&#8221; tab and choose which friends [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/social-media/</link>
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		<title>2009 IT5K for Autism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2009, we held the inaugural Autism 5K under the name, The IT5K for Autism.  The event was held at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN to benefit TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).

2009 IT5K for Autism Photos (Flickr)
2009 IT5K Race Results
2009 IT5K Race Winners
2009 IT5K Trophies
TACA, our 2009 charity.
IT5K Family Stories from 2009
2009 IT5K Sponsors
2009 IT5K [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/2009-it5k-for-autism/</link>
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		<title>5K Race Trophies by age class</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 2009 Race Trophy Sample:
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		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2009/race-trophies/</link>
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		<title>The Best Race Shirts in Minnesota</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For some it&#8217;s about the course or the cause, but for a large percentage of event runners, it&#8217;s all about the shirt!
The following are the best  race shirts from running events in Minnesota:
(in no particular order)
1) The Twin Cities Marathon

Maybe the very best race shirt offering in Minnesota.  Why?

 Year over year they&#8217;ve had great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2009/best-race-shirts-mn/</link>
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		<title>Rocio, Sean and Salvador</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Rocio and Sean Bezdicek on their family&#8217;s journey (so far):
&#8220;Salvador was diagnosed with Autism at 2 1/2. He used to be very social by being a big flirt with all smiles, but one day he became catatonic in a corner; we even thought he was deaf.  We were devastated as we didn&#8217;t know how we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2009/rocio-sean-salvador/</link>
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