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Joliet Public Schools District 86 Autism Fundraiser a Success

Over $5,200 was Raised for Marycrest, Sanchez, and Hufford Autism Programs

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Joliet District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse congratulates the winners.
Joliet District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse congratulates the winners.

Over 500 participants supported the Joliet Public Schools District 86 11th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk at Joliet Junior College in April. The winners included Joe Sues who came in first place with a time of 20:36, A.B. Diaz captured second place, and Washington Junior High eighth-grade students Mateo Zavala and Matias Rosales tied for third place. More than $5,200 was raised to support the student autism programs at Marycrest Early Childhood Center, Sator Sanchez Elementary, and Hufford Junior High schools.

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