Hundreds join to raise autism awareness

Some came wearing sweatpants and running shoes and did stretches on the cool morning grass. Others pushed strollers and still others barely old enough to be out of those strollers held the hand of a nearby adult as they walked.

But at Northern Montana Hospital's Community Fitness Park, all those there early Saturday morning were there for the same reason: to help raise money to set up a summer camp for children with autism.

The 5K/one-mile Autism Awareness Fun Run and Walk was organized by parents of children with autism.

The park was outfitted for the occasion with puzzle pieces, the...