BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A weekend filled with events is being planned to raise awareness about autism acceptance and to raise funds for the cause.
The Magnolia Rose Foundation is hosting an upcoming golf tournament, the 5th Annual Rose Color Run, and Sensory Sunday. The group’s mission is to create safe and fun spaces for autistic and neurotypical children to play and learn through monthly play dates and more.
Money raised during each event will go toward the Magnolia Rose Foundation and its ongoing efforts. Click here to learn more about the foundation.
Golf tournament
The golf tournament is called the United Inclusive Invitation and is set to take place on Friday, April 17, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Magnolia Rose Foundation has partnered with Camp United to make the tournament possible.
Organizers of the tournament are hoping to raise funds to launch two new and fully inclusive summer camps. One of the camps will be in Baker, while the other camp is expected to be in Livingston Parish.
Camp United is an organization that has already organized camps where everyone can feel welcome, respected, and valued. Click here for more information.
Color run
The 5th Annual Rose Color Run event is set for Saturday, April 18, between 8 a.m. and noon at Baker City Park, which is located at 3325 Groom Road in Baker. There will be 3K and a 5K for families to participate in, snacks and drinks from food trucks, and more.
Tickets are $15 for adults and teens and $10 for kids ages one to 12.
Day of faith
Sensory Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, and is expected to feature an inclusive day of faith for families of young people with sensory sensitivities and exceptional needs.
As part of the day of faith, there will be a worship service at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Baptist Church on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. Following the service, families can participate in an inclusive egg hunt, open play, and a cookout.