41st Precinct holds 5th annual Autism Walk
BY JASON COHEN
The 41st Precinct held its
fi fth annual Autism Awareness
Walk on April 19 with
about 300 people in attendance.
Det. Herawattie Jeeuth,
who has been a cop for 25
years, launched the program
in honor of her niece who is
autistic. She told the Bronx
Times her family understands
what it is like to deal with autism
and the hope is the event
brings together Bronxites who
share similar stories.
“It was very emotional ,
and joyful because this event
hit home for me,” Jeeuth said.
“It was kids and parents showing
support together for the
families that are affected by
autism.”
According to Jeeuth, attendance
at the walk has increased
each year and cops
and residents come from
throughout the borough. She
noted that in the past there
was a stigma to talk about autism,
but today that is gone.
“Families are not in denial,”
she explained. “The
more we have this the walk,
the more families are feeling
connected.
An group of youngsters get ready to march.
All photos courtesy of Detective Herwaitte Jeeuth The group were joined by NYPD offi cers to raise awareness.
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, A 18 PR. 23-29, 2021 BTR