Autism awareness group hosts 'Ball 4 A Cause' fundraiser
06-04-2025 20:14 via wbrz.com

Autism awareness group hosts 'Ball 4 A Cause' fundraiser

BATON ROUGE - An Autism awareness group held a basketball tournament on Sunday to raise money for an inclusive basketball camp for children who have Autism. Nonprofit Steppin' 4 Autism hosted the event. Organizer Deon Farr said it's one of the ways her organization gives back to the community."Any kid with autism can attend a free basketball camp. We're giving away free basketballs to each kid in attendance. We have free lunch," she said. For more information about the program
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