The month of April symbolizes numerous things. April
is awarness month for autism, sexual assult, child abuse, rape prevention and
many other topics. On Wednesday April 3, 2013 the men of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Incorporated held a walk for autism. This walked started at 5:00pm
and numerous people met in front of Annapolis Hall. Before starting the walk,
one of the Alpha Phi Alpha members James Woodland Jr gave a speech. He talked
about autism and gave information on the cause.
“I have a family member that is autistic and I wanted
to show support that I care and it not only affects them but it effects me as
well” said James Woodland Jr.(One of the Alpha Phi Alpha members).
After the speech was given, the men started the
walk. Two of the members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity held their banner at the
beginning of the line and eberyone else followed behind them. All the people
that came to participate in the wwalked receive ribbons that represented
autism. The group started at Annapolis Hall and ended at the clock tower next
to the Lane Center. When they reached the clock tower, everyone took pictures
and the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated thanked everyone for
coming out and supporting them in this walk for autism. Although the weather
was cold and the wind was blowing, numerous people still came out and supported
the cause.
“I feel as though no one recognizes this month nor
do they shed light on the disorder and how it impacts others and that is why we
chose to arrange this walk” said Nyakeh Nyaly. (One of the Alpha Phi Alpha
members).
The autism ribbons that were made for all the
participants were mand by one of the Alpha Phi Alpha members Tony Mancuso.
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