Dec 15, 2025
- We’re proud to celebrate the incredible impact our Empower Walk + 5K Run participants make. Your fundraising fuels the mission of Autism Speaks and we love recognizing your hard work!
- Grand Club ($1,000+): Join the Grand Club when you raise $1,000 or more! Members receive a special Grand Club T-shirt to wear on event day, exclusive access to our Champions Village, and more!
- Change Makers (Top 5 Teams): The top five fundraising teams at each event will be honored as ‘Change Makers’, a distinction reserved for those leading the way in impact and inspiration. Change Maker teams receive their own team tent inside the Champions Village with a dedicated space to gather & celebrate.
- Event T-Shirts ($75+ Fundraisers): All participants who raise $75 or more, inclusive of any registration fees, will earn an official Empower Walk + 5K T-Shirt on Event Day.
- Empower Walk + 5K Run Incentive Program ($150+ Fundraisers): Our fundraising incentive program features Autism Speaks swag beginning at the $150 level and increases as your fundraising grows. It’s our way of saying thank you for going above and beyond. Check out your local Empower Website for more information about this year’s incentive program.
