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Katie Castel, 11, Ashley Castel, 5, Sarah Castel, Cathy Multari, Jason LaCertosa and Karin McKinney of Reading Edge Academy Charter School in DeBary showed their support for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks at the Port Orange City Center, Saturday, Nov. 3. Hundreds attended the successful grassroots fundraising effort, which generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. For more information, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.