Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism

03/21/2026

All walk participants present for the Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism can look forward to their very own medals. “Zero To Zoom” is our theme for this year’s event, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Have great fun and help support local children and families affected by autism by registering today at runsignup.com/freeman5k.

03/19/2026

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism. Volunteers get a great-looking, free T-shirt as well as the opportunity to support local children and families affected by autism. “Zero To Zoom” is the theme for the event, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Sign up to volunteer at runsignup.com/freeman5k.

03/18/2026

TWO DAYS remain before the registration cost increases March 20! Save $5 by registering early for this year's Freeman 5K and Walk For Autism, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Support local children and families affected by autism, and all proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance for Leffen Center families. Register today at runsignup.com/freeman5k.

03/16/2026

ARE YOU REGISTERED YET? The Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism will be here before we know it! Be sure to sign up for this fantastic event, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Register before March 20 before the $5 price increase. Visit runsignup.com/Freeman5K.

03/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE! May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Block Party is back! Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14 at Mercy Park in Joplin. Will’s Place, a service of Freeman Health System’s Ozark Center, invites you to a festive event with great food and big fun. Connect with the community and have a great time fun supporting Will’s Place youth and families. This event is FREE and open to the public. Stay tuned for more details in the near future!

03/12/2026

Ahead of the Freeman 5k and Walk for Autism—coming soon on Saturday, April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism—Bev Graham, Director Of Autism Services, and Brandy Miller-Turner, Development Office & Children’s Miracle Network Director for Freeman Health System, stopped by KSN’s “Good Morning Four States” for a lively chat with Howie. If you haven’t registered yet, it only takes a minute! Head to runsignup.com/Freeman5K. Hurry to save $5 by registering by March 20!

Bev Graham, Director of Autism Services at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, and Brandy Miller-Turner, Development and Children's Miracle Network Director, stopped by to speak to Howie about the 2026 Freeman 5k and Walk for Autism! For more information and to sign up go here: https://run...

03/12/2026

“Zero To Zoom” is the theme for this year's Freeman 5K and Walk For Autism, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Last year, nearly 900 walkers and runners turned out in force to support local children and families affected by autism, and all proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance for Leffen Center families. Register today at runsignup.com/freeman5k.

03/09/2026

ARE YOU REGISTERED YET? The Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism will be here before we know it! Be sure to sign up for this fantastic event, which gets rolling at 8 a.m. on April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Register before March 21 to save some money before the price increases. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Joplin/FreemanFamily5k.

03/07/2026

Support a great cause and let the community know your doors are open for business! Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism are now available. To learn more, visit
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02/26/2026

PEDAL TO THE MEDAL: 5K runners at the 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism can look forward to their very own medals. “Zero To Zoom” is this year’s theme for this year’s event, on April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Sign up, have great fun and help support local children and families affected by autism! All proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance for Leffen Center families. To register, motor to https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Joplin/FreemanFamily5k. Don’t wait to register – the price increases March 21!

02/22/2026

REV UP! “Zero To Zoom” is the theme for the 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk For Autism, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Last year, nearly 900 walkers and runners turned out to support local children and families affected by autism, and all proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance for Leffen Center families. If you plan to wear an on-theme costume, be creative with your vehicle- and race-themed attire! Register at https://ow.ly/TIQz50Yj7zJ.

02/17/2026

“Zero To Zoom” is the theme for the 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk For Autism, set for April 18 at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center For Autism. Last year, nearly 900 walkers and runners turned out to support local children and families affected by autism, and all proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance for Leffen Center families. If you plan to wear an on-theme costume, be creative with your vehicle- and race-themed attire! Register at https://ow.ly/AnjB50Yh3zL.