The community packed Red Bay High School’s track to raise money and awareness for autism with the first Franklin County Autism 5K Run/2 mile walk April 9.

Jessica and Greg Hamilton held the first Franklin County Autism 5K Run/2 mile walk April 9 at Red Bay High School track. With more than 100 participants, the run/walk was a success. The community gathered to support the cause, with children and adults alike pounding the pavement to raise money and awareness for autism. The run/walk raised more than $1,000 for training first responders on how to treat people with autism.