Step Out to Improve Lives
Join us for our Run/Walk for Autism events! You can enter as an individual or create a team of friends, family members, and coworkers from all over the country! There will be awards for competitive 5K runners, top fundraising teams, and team spirit.
We need your support now more than ever! All of the money raised by our annual Run/Walk for Autism events stays in North Carolina to improve the lives of individuals with autism and support their families.

Events sponsored by friends of Autism Society of North Carolina
It all starts with an idea. Do you like to entertain? Are you a motivator? Rally your friends, family, colleagues, and community and have fun as you raise money for the Autism Society of North Carolina! Recent fundraisers organized by friends of the Autism Society of North Carolina have included the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and an annual Byrd & Bear 5K in Tryon, NC.
Upcoming events
Chicken Bingo | Zia Taproom | Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m.
Join the fun with Chicken Bingo at the Zia Taproom at 3866 Rural Retreat Road (Suite 101b) in Burlington. All proceeds raised through bingo ticket sales will be donated to the Autism Society of North Carolina. For more information email Ziataproom@gmail.com.
Huckleberry Trail Farm 2025 |Fall Festival Opening Weekend | Saturday, Sept. 27 – 28
Huckleberry Trail Farm is offering all Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) families a discounted rate for the opening weekend of its Fall Festival. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, all ASNC families who bring or mention the ASNC email or flyer will be offered $2 off admission for each person. Admission includes a tractor drawn hayride, a walk through the corn maze challenge, sling shot fun, and lots of other activities. The farm also has designated quiet areas. Huckleberry Trail Farm will also donate a percentage of the opening weekend proceeds to the Autism Society of North Carolina.
Pro Am Golf Tournament | Seven Lakes Golf Club | Monday, October 27
The PGA of America Carolinas Sand Hills Chapter invites you to its Pro Am Golf tournament at Seven Lakes Golf Club in West End on Monday, October 27. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Camp Royall. Camp Royall, located near Pittsboro, NC, is the nation’s oldest and largest camp serving children and adults autism.
Golfers compete for $2,500 in cash and prizes. Entry fee is $150 per golfer. Scramble format with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Register at golf7lakes@gmail.com. For more information click here.
Sponsorships for the tournament are also available. Click here for sponsor information.
Contact us:
If you would like to hold your own fundraiser or create a fundraiser on Network for Good to benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina, please contact:
Heather Hargrave
hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org