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	<title>The Autism 5K, a Minneapolis 5K Run/Walk on May 21st, 2011</title>
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	<description>A Minneapolis 5K to benefit families affected by autism</description>
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		<title>5K Teams and Groups</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We encourage participants to walk or run with a team for fun or competition, but it isn&#8217;t required by any means.  If you&#8217;d like to participate with friends, family and/or co-workers, then you should strongly consider creating a team.  Details below along with top 2011 Teams!
Why walk or run as a team?
1) Teams are a great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/5k-teams/</link>
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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 a donation to C.A.D.E. from direct donations to registration.
1) Make a donation directly to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/donations-and-fundraising/</link>
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		<title>Event Details</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

Whether you&#8217;re a serious runner, a casual jogger or a walker, you&#8217;ll enjoy the Autism 5K.  Last year we had nearly 2000 participants, evenly split between walkers and runners.  Many groups participate in support of a particular family member, a cause, org or workplace.  Others participate to compete in a certified 5K or just to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/event-details-2/</link>
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		<title>Support Families affected by Autism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2011 Autism 5K race proceeds will benefit local families affected by autism as well as research and is to be distributed through the nonprofit which runs this event, Children with Autism Deserve Education (C.A.D.E.) via grants.

C.A.D.E. (Children with Autism Deserve Education)
The basis of C.A.D.E. is to help fund education for autism for children that don’t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/charities/</link>
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		<title>Original Artwork by Michael Birawer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Immensely talented local artist Michael Birawer has created this custom artwork for the 2011 Autism 5K.  You have likely seen his oil &#38; acrylic pieces and sculpted wood pop outs, many featuring local Twin Cities landmarks and urban settings.   Mr. Birawer created the 2010 commemorative Target Field artwork, the Minnesota State Fair poster and many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/michael-birawer/</link>
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		<title>2011 Sponsors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 Autism 5K is sponsored by local and national businesses, autism related organizations and several silent partners.
We would like to thank the following sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors






Local Service Sponsors:









Supporting sponsors:

EDM Sales &#38; Supplies
Affiliated Pediatric Dentists, P.A.
Tooth By The Lake
Behavior Medicine Association
Big Bowl / Lettuce Entertain You
Southwest Paving
Fidelity Bank
Welsh Companies
VanRose Realty
Kids Abilities
Health Dimensions
Nordic Naturals
Canary Party of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/sponsors-11/</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!
A) Join us on Facebook!
Autism 5K Fan Page: www.facebook.com/autism5k
Facebook Event Page:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192757407413832

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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2011/social-media/</link>
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		<title>2010 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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Additional Sponsors and Supporters:
- NorthStar Fire Protection
- Welsh Construction / NAI Welsh
- Integrity Global Solutions
- Minnesota Hyperbaric
- Kevin Wand, D.O.
- Dr. Sandra Spore, RMDABCI
- TACA
- Twin Six
- Tailor Made Nutrition
- Lovaas Institute [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://autism5k.org/wp/2010/5k-sponsors/</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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