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Walking for Joshua, speaking for autism

Lynbrook family, friends, supporters participate in autism awarness walk at Jones Beach

Posted Wednesday, October 5, 2011 1:20 pm

Joshua’s Journey came out from under the bridge, waving to the crowd.

Wells Fargo was another sponsor for the Walk for Autism.

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Team Joshua’s Journey headed over to the starting line to start their walk.

Brianna Casey/Herald

On Sunday, October 2, the Wangels of Lynbrook, along with thousands of other friends and family members of those afflicted with autism, gathered at parking field No. 5 at Jones Beach to attend the annual ‘Walk Now For Autism Speaks” event.

The Wangels participated as team Joshua’s Journey, a namesake for their son. The purpose of this event is to raise money for research to find the cause and possible cure for autism.

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Walking for Joshua, speaking for autism

Lynbrook family, friends, supporters participate in autism awarness walk at Jones Beach

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