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President of Hangout One Happy Place Angela Lucas, behind the podium, hosted a walk this past Saturday to raise awareness for autism.
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Before the walk started, members of Hangout One Happy Place performed a dance to energize everyone.
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Angela Lucas, middle, pictured with Star Wars characters as they walked with participants of the autism walk.
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Hangout One Happy Place encouraging participants of the walk to stand up and dance.
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From left to right, Taile Keefe, Angela Lucas, and Adam Lusterman, as Lucas was awarded with a certificate, recognizing her for The Annie Awards.
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Members of Hangout One Happy Place walked for autism awareness this past Saturday on Grand Avenue.
The walk was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Baldwin Harbor Town Park. The day was all about the Hangout regulars, who not only walked, but also sold raffle tickets and crafts they’ve made. Event organizers said the walk’s main purpose was to give the teenagers and young adults with autism a chance to be the center of attention.
Hangout One Happy Place is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Baldwin, that serves as a safe space for children, teens, and young adults with autism to socialize and take part in activities such as arts and crafts, games, karaoke singing, and dancing.
— Ben Fiebert
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