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PHOTO GALLERY: Hang 10 for Autism


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 16, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Hang 10 for Autism
Mark Weeks laughs as Caiden Woodworth, 5, raises his arms up in the air victoriously Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Mark Weeks laughs as Caiden Woodworth, 5, raises his arms up in the air victoriously Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Alex Miller and Seton Morgan give thumbs up with Noah Burg, 9, Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Alex Miller and Seton Morgan give thumbs up with Noah Burg, 9, Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Keith Misja and Kate Maccarone help Drew Wojick, 5, ride on a surfboard Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism.
Keith Misja and Kate Maccarone help Drew Wojick, 5, ride on a surfboard Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism.
Gavin Monteforte, 3, has fun pushing a surfboard in shallow water.
Gavin Monteforte, 3, has fun pushing a surfboard in shallow water.
Jeremy Ortiz, 6, smiles big Saturday, Sept. 15 while taking part in Hang 10 for Autism.
Jeremy Ortiz, 6, smiles big Saturday, Sept. 15 while taking part in Hang 10 for Autism.
There were over 70 kids signed up and 200 volunteers that participated in Hang 10 for Autism Saturday, Sept. 15 at Siesta Key Public Beach.
There were over 70 kids signed up and 200 volunteers that participated in Hang 10 for Autism Saturday, Sept. 15 at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Molly Pyott, 8, tries out paddleboarding.
Molly Pyott, 8, tries out paddleboarding.
Julian Repetto, 8, paddles back out from shore Saturday, Sept. 15 at Hang 10 for Autism. This was Repetto’s third time participating in Hang 10 for Autism.
Julian Repetto, 8, paddles back out from shore Saturday, Sept. 15 at Hang 10 for Autism. This was Repetto’s third time participating in Hang 10 for Autism.
Pat Ryan paddles around with Gabe Bishop, 3, on his back.
Pat Ryan paddles around with Gabe Bishop, 3, on his back.
Alexandra Miles, 9
Alexandra Miles, 9
Nicholas Koloski, 6
Nicholas Koloski, 6
Jeffrey Barber, 8, has fun riding toward shore Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Jeffrey Barber, 8, has fun riding toward shore Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Dominick Baron, 8, and Julian Repetto, 8, have fun riding together.
Dominick Baron, 8, and Julian Repetto, 8, have fun riding together.
Andrew Burg along with Michelle Chrzczonowski and Bob Silverman help Nathan Burg, 3 ½, get comfortable on a surfboard Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Andrew Burg along with Michelle Chrzczonowski and Bob Silverman help Nathan Burg, 3 ½, get comfortable on a surfboard Saturday, Sept. 15 during Hang 10 for Autism at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Brooke Decillis, 5, jumps off a surfboard and into the water Saturday, Sept. 15.
Brooke Decillis, 5, jumps off a surfboard and into the water Saturday, Sept. 15.
Dean Garati helps Abigail Pyott, 6, ride on a surfboard during Hang 10 for Autism Saturday, Sept. 15, at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Dean Garati helps Abigail Pyott, 6, ride on a surfboard during Hang 10 for Autism Saturday, Sept. 15, at Siesta Key Public Beach.
Sion Shipley, Max Whittemore, 10, Marla Whittemore and Luca pose on the beach Saturday, Sept. 15, during Hang 10 for Autism.
Sion Shipley, Max Whittemore, 10, Marla Whittemore and Luca pose on the beach Saturday, Sept. 15, during Hang 10 for Autism.
606 performs Saturday, Sept. 15, at Hang 10 for Autism.
606 performs Saturday, Sept. 15, at Hang 10 for Autism.
Ben Hershfeld, 11, hangs out on a surfboard next to his brother, Fisher, 7, Saturday, Sept. 15, during Hang 10 for Autism.
Ben Hershfeld, 11, hangs out on a surfboard next to his brother, Fisher, 7, Saturday, Sept. 15, during Hang 10 for Autism.
Blake Schlotthauer, 9
Blake Schlotthauer, 9

 

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