Autism Speaks, an NGO in LA, has organized this event to raise funds for autism research, awareness and outreach and support those affected by autism.

Autism speaks is an organization in the United States that funds research on causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism and conducts awareness and outreach activities for affected families.
Autism is a neurological disorder that impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disorder in the United States.
Source-Medindia