ACT hosts a number of events to increase the community's awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the services available through ACT. Ongoing fundraising events occur to raise funds to support the low-cost services provided by ACT.
Annual Events:
Annual Events:
Nettleton Autism 5K Run/ Walk & Marketplace
Join us for this family-focused event in downtown Nettleton on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Participants can run or walk in our 5K race, browse the vendors at our marketplace and let the kids enjoy numerous activities. All proceeds benefit the Autism Center of Tupelo.
Sign up to run or walk at racesonline.com
For booth, donation and sponsorship info, contact Brandi Dabbs at (662) 231-9222 or email her at nettletonautism5k@gmail.com.
Tupelo Autism Gala
Our major annual fundraiser - a holiday gala hosted at the historic Goodlett Manor in downtown Tupelo. The event includes live music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and an amazing selection of silent auction items.
- Our third annual event will be held this year on Dec. 3. Get your tickets now.
- The second annual event (Dec. 4, 2010) raised $18,000 for A.C.T.
- The first annual event (Dec. 12, 2009) raised $8,000 for A.C.T.
Dining with Fireflies
A farm-to-table dinner prepared by local chefs David Leathers and Joshua Simpson using fresh produce from Isis Gardens. The May 28, 2011 event raised $3,000 for A.C.T.
Read a story about our event in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Click HERE.
Autism Awareness Walk and Festival
Hosted at Veterans Park in Tupelo, attendees have the opportunity to learn about autism and the services available at ACT. The walk and festival allows people with and without disabilities to engage in fun activities to draw awareness to the impact of developmental disabilities. Includes a number of kid-friendly activities including an Easter Egg hunt.
- 2012 - To Be Announced
- 04.16.11 raised $800.00 for ACT (despite the cold and damp day)
- 04.17.10 raised $2500.00 for ACT
Past Events:
Mimosa Marketplace
The Mimosa Marketplace, sponsored and organized by the Hilton Garden Inn of Tupelo (Sept. 16, 2010 at the Hilton) raised more than $3,000 for the Autism Center of Tupelo. Thank you to the Hilton and to the numerous vendors and participants who made the event a success!
A Summer SoulStice
A Summer Soul-stice (June 12, 2010 at the Gum Tree Musuem of Art) raised roughly $4,500 for the Autism Center of Tupelo. Thank you to our numerous sponsors, including Pepsi Co., Mitchell Distributing, the BancorpSouth Center, Romie's BBQ, and Wal-Mart of Fulton. See photographs of our event on our Facebook page!
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you for your continued support!
