2024 Tutus and Ties Fun Run
2024 Tutus and Ties Fun Run
What does it mean to you
to be an adult? Most likely it means having autonomy from your parents, earning
wages, and providing for your own basic needs, and having your own space. That
is certainly what it means for the adults who are thriving in the AIM
community, although such a “normal” adult experience seemed like an
unachievable dream for them when they were growing up.
The challenges they
faced—difficulty with math and reading, physical challenges with fine motor
skills, intellectual disabilities that mean complex concepts are tough to
grasp, social isolation, and language difficulties—meant that their parents
envisioned their children needing to be enveloped in a protective cocoon
throughout their lives. But it turns out our children didn’t need a cocoon,
they needed wings.
The 8th annual Tutus and
Ties Fun Run is the opportunity for Austin-area businesses to provide “wings”
such as transportation to work and social activities, fitness activities,
learning opportunities, and a sense of belonging. AIM does not charge a fee for
these services, so we rely entirely on fundraising to provide these essential
supports and services. These wings that have allowed AIMers to fly out of their
parents’ nests and live their own adult lives.
Event Details:
· Sunday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m.
· Lakeway City Park
· 8th annual Tutus and Ties
Fun Run and Silent Auction
· The course: Put on your tie or tutu and walk the
short 1.2-mile family-friendly course that includes six fun activity stations
along the way. For those who prefer to bypass the stations, there is an option
for a self-timed 5K run or walk.
Goal: As AIM’s biggest fundraiser of the year, we
have set a goal of raising $65,000 with this year’s event.
See this
year’s sponsorship levels to learn how you can help AIMers thrive. If severe weather occurs resulting in our
event being rescheduled or canceled, we regret that we will not be able to
refund donations.