ASRC Autism Walk 2019

This spring one of my professors put me in touch with ASRC (Autism Services and Resources Connecticut) to photograph their annual autism walk in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Even thought it was a dreary, chilly day the spirits of the families and teams that attended warmed my heart. I’ve never seen such an outpouring of love and support for children. Much time and planning along with a huge dose of creativity went into the team costumes, tee shirts and wagons.

The walk began on the grounds of Choate Rosemary Hall School and wound through downtown Wallingford.

Along the way there were groups and activities to cheer on the walkers.

This walk taught me that no matter what we go through in life, the walk is easier when we walk together.

Back to Texas

Leadership:

When I came home from Texas in November I missed it. I missed everything: the team, the people we met, the heat and being able to help someone every day. I told my parents my plan to return in April, 2018. I’m very excited to go back to the same church and the same community. The trip will be through the same relief agency, EFCA Crisis Response, only this time I will travel with my youth group. As the only returning person on the team, I hope to lead my group through the week and capture lots of images each day.

Photography:

I wonder if there will be more pictures of life and new beginnings rather than of destruction. Five months will have passed and I’m sure so much has been done since November to restore the community. I will see first hand all the work and changes that have happened. My team knows I am a crazy photographer who is always taking pictures to document our projects. I will share those images here with you.

Corpus Christi Pictures