Do I have to send in my donations? Can I bring them with me to the walk?
While you can always bring your donations to the walk, it is preferable that you mail them in as soon as you can to:

     Autism Speaks
     Walk Donations Department
     5455 Wilshire Blvd, #2250
     Los Angeles, CA  90036

What if people want to give me cash?
It is safest and best for record-keeping that you convert all cash received to checks or money orders. If you are able, the safest option is to send a personal check covering the full amount, along with the corresponding donation forms, to Autism Speaks.  We will be able to credit your friends and family for their generosity.  If this is not possible, you can also always bring the cash donations and appropriate donation forms to the walk.

What if my donors don't want to donate online?
You can always have your donors mail their donations directly to our national office:

     Autism Speaks
     Walk Donations Department
     5455 Wilshire Blvd, #2250
     Los Angeles, CA  90036

Please have them submit the corresponding donation forms with their checks so you will be credited for your fundraising efforts.  If this is not possible, please have them indicate which walk they are supporting and your name on the memo section of the check.

Do I have to fill out one donation form for each check?
Yes.  This is the best way to ensure that you receive the credit you deserve for all your fundraising efforts.

Can I continue to collect donations after the walk?  Where do I send the checks?
Absolutely!  Please mail donations with the appropriate donation forms to:

     Autism Speaks
     Walk Donations Department
     5455 Wilshire Blvd, #2250
     Los Angeles, CA  90036
   
Will the money turned in at the walk show up on my web page and my donation report?
Absolutely.  If the corresponding donation forms were filled out and submitted along with your donations at the walk, then you should see your fundraising efforts reflected on your web page and donation report within four weeks of the event.

I turned in a packet at the walk and do not see all the checks processed yet?
Walk Now for Autism will be conducting more than 75 walks around the nation in 2008, along with countless other fundraising events, all of which must be processed.  All donations to Autism Speaks should be deposited, processed and posted to your web page within four weeks of the day of the event.  If a month or more has passed and you still do not see your donations on your web page, please contact Autism Speaks by e-mail at walk@autismspeaks.org.

How long will it take before the checks I mailed show up on my page?
Please allow four weeks for your donations to be deposited, processed and posted to your web page.

Where do I get donation forms?
Donation forms can be printed from each participant's individual webpage.   The link (make a donation offline) is just under your goals.  

Can I enter donations received via check to my webpage?
There is no way to enter these yourself.  Please send all donations directly to:

     Autism Speaks
     Walk Donations Department
     5455 Wilshire Blvd, #2250
     Los Angeles, CA  90036

Please submit the corresponding donation forms with checks so you will be credited for your fundraising efforts.    Once processed, the donation will show on your webpage.

Are donations tax deductible?
Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Autism Speaks is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  Our tax ID number is 20-2329938.