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Walkers Raise $500,000 for Autism Speaks [PHOTOS]

Thousands participated in the walk at Bergen Community College.

Christopher Costa, Neighbor
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Thousands of people with autism, their parents and friends walked 1.6 miles at Bergen Community College Sunday to raise money for Autism Speaks, an autism science and advocacy organization. The walk raised more than $500,000.

 

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