FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney reports. CHESTNUT HILL - Regent Walden, 16, of Plymouth Meeting documented his eight day running challenge this month to raise awareness for autism and support workers at Chestnut Hill Hospital who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS The 10th grader, who has autism, is a member of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School track team.
Since the season was sidelined, he decided to pound the pavement for a good cause, running a total of 30 miles. He has collected over $1,200 in pledges. "i know how they are working every single day and they're putting themselves at risk," he told FOX 29. "I just feel like it's amazing what Ii did, especially cuz how I have autism.