16th Annual Race for Hope Fun Run Welcomes 1000+ Participants & 45+ Resource Fair Vendors
On Saturday, April 12th, the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation - Ackerman Center held its 16th Annual RACE FOR HOPE fun run at Town Square Las Vegas. This year, we set a new record with 1000+ participants — our highest turnout ever! We also welcomed an all-time high of 45 resource fair vendors, each sharing important resources and support with our community.
Ultimately, this year’s Race for Hope raised over $100,000 that will go towards family-centered clinical care, therapy, and social programming for children and young adults living with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
"We are so grateful to everyone who came together for this year’s Race for Hope," said Brian Hager, President of Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center. "Each year, our community shows up with even more heart, energy, and commitment to embracing neurodiversity. Let’s continue to carry the spirit of autism acceptance beyond April and into every day of the year."
Major sponsors for this year’s event included the Vegas Golden Knights, Gaudin Motor Company, Southwest Gas, FRANSiS, and SOAR ABA. Their support, combined with the proceeds from the Race For Hope, will go towards care, support, therapy, and social programming at the Ackerman Center so that we are able to help families in Southern Nevada receive necessary services when insurance does not cover the full cost.
Thank you as well to UR Watur, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, LV Cause Players, Chance & Vegas Golden Knights Cheerleaders, and Vegas Valley Balloons for your support in making event day an enjoyable experience!
To our valuable media partners - Sunny 106.5, Outdoor Solutions, Las Vegas Billboards, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar Advertising Company, and ContentGro - THANK YOU! The Race for Hope would not be as successful as it is without your reach across the Las Vegas Valley. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Thank You Resource Fair Vendors
Uniting the community and connecting families, children, and young adults with valuable resources is at the heart of why we host Race for Hope each year. We're incredibly grateful to the 45+ community partners who joined us at this year's resource fair, sharing their services, support, and expertise.
A special shoutout to our Premium Resource Fair vendors who went above and beyond to make an even greater impact — your support truly helps us move our mission forward.
Top Fundraisers
Congratulations as well to our top fundraisers! Thank you for your support this Autism Acceptance Month:
Gaudin Motor Company- Largest Team (number of registered team members)
Teddy Time- Top Team fundraiser
Kyler Knight- Top Individual Fundraiser
We are so proud of what we accomplished together at this year’s Race for Hope. Every mile, every dollar raised, and every moment of connection helps us build a stronger, more inclusive future for our autism and neurodivergent community. Thank you again to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and cheered — we can’t wait to see you again next year!