It was a dark and rainy and cold morning, but we braved the weather for our first (Salt Lake's 3rd) Autism Speaks Day. I was amazed at how many people were there. We entered a team for Caden, "Team Caden" and we had 10 family members. It was really a lot of fun and we're planning on going next year, so any of you in the area next May 1, please join us. Kristin raised $500 and next year we're hoping to raise $1,000.
There was LOTS of vendor booths and every learning and nutritional aid imaginable. It was held at "This Is The Place Monument". You can tell; it was freezing but fabulous.
Caden was enamored with the Bounce Houses. There were 4 of them. But they were full of kids and noise, which, for autistic kids, is a huge impediment. So it took until the end of the day before he found courage (with Kristin's help) to actually get inside one.
There were thousands of people. The starting line and main stage area were packed, and a festive atmosphere.
Here's a few shots of "Team Caden"
