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TEAM BRODIE SPEAKS — Ted Gocke with Christian radio station J-103 interviews 3-year-old Brodie Humphries Saturday morning at Waterville Baptist Church. Brodie was diagnosed with autism last year. His family and church have formed “Team Brodie” and will walk on Brodie’s behalf Sept. 11 in Nashville as part of “Walk for Autism Now Speaks” event. For more information contact Waterville Baptist Church at 472-5582 or www.walknowforautism speaks.org/tennessee. Photos is by Brooke Hanyan.
A benefit was held Saturday morning on the campus of Waterville Baptist Church for “Walk for Autism Speaks,” one of 70 such events held across the nation.
Church members Chris and Heidi Humphries’ 4-year-old boy Brodie was diagnosed with autism last year.
Members participated by preparing a pancake breakfast, hosting a silent auction for baked and canned goods, and a car wash. Children played on inflatable slides and trampolines while parents enjoyed music played by Christian radio station J-103.
On Sept. 11 members of Waterville will join with thousands of others in Nashville for “Walk for Autism Now Speaks” event.
Monies raised will be used for autism awareness and research. For more information, contact the church office at 472-5582.
