Wilderwood nonprofit for autistic support holding fundraiser

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wilderwood is a nonprofit providing equine inspired, autistic-led, services, research, and programs for the autistic community with a focus on women. The organization is holding a major fundraising event, AutFest New Mexico on July 13 at Hotel Andaluz.

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The fest informs, educates and celebrates achievements and talents of autistic women. The event will be split into three sessions. From 9 a.m. – noon there will be guest speakers, a Q&A and a book signing. From 1 – 5 p.m. there will be a showing of documentary films and speaker. From 7 – 9 p.m. there will be a catered reception, this session will be held at Wilderwood in Peralta. Tickets are $50 and each session will be ticketed separately. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

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