Why We Walk
Alejandro
I walk because you are our Angel, my oldest Son and because you are Mine.
I walk because every day you make me proud. You face your fears and don’t even know it. You encounter sounds, smells and sights that make your body uncomfortable, yet you continue on. I walk because you are Brave.
I walk because you are a Gift. You have made me a better Mother and a better person. You look at things from another perspective and give me insight, and never cease to amaze me. I walk because you are Smart.
I walk because there are 1 in 110 families who are dealing with what we do everyday. It is not an over diagnosis….it is real and it is now. I walk for Research.
I walk for the Future to see who you will become. I look at people like Bill Gates, David Beckham and think WHAT IF. I may not have the star power of Jenny McCarthy, Oprah Winfrey, but I Hope that I can make a difference. I walk for Hope.
I walk because although you were not able to communicate verbally, at the age of 7, I finally heard those magic words from your lips: “I love you Mom”.
I walk because you are our Hero and we love you !
Your Mom
Denise Negron-Hernandez / 2011
Note: The 10th annual PALM BEACH Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event takes place on SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2011 at the WEST PALM BEACH CITY COMMON. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about the growing autism health crisis, fund innovative autism research and family services, and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families in PALM BEACH COUNTY and beyond.