The longstanding partnership creates memorable holiday traditions while fostering inclusion for all at retail locations nationwide
March 17, 2026—Marlton, New Jersey – Cherry Hill Programs will host its Bunny Cares photo experience for the 11th year at hundreds of retail destinations and tourism attractions across the United States on March 22, 2026. For over a decade, Cherry Hill Programs has built a welcoming environment for all at Bunny Cares in partnership with Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive world for individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. The springtime photo experience provides private access to Easter Bunny photoshoots outside regular venue hours, offering autistic children and their families a more comfortable setting to capture special holiday moments for years to come.
Recognizing that some individuals may experience sensory sensitivities, each Bunny Cares event features a calm and supportive environment. Bunny and other staff receive specialized training through an Autism-Speaks led program to better understand and support autistic individuals and others with sensory sensitivities. To further enhance the experience, Cherry Hill Programs offers complimentary advance registration, allowing families to choose time slots that best meet their needs and helping ensure a relaxed, well-paced visit.
“Creating joyful experiences for families is at the heart of what we do,” said Mary Shoemaker, Director of Marketing at Cherry Hill Programs. “Through our partnership with Autism Speaks, Bunny Cares offers a thoughtfully designed photo experience so children with sensory sensitivities can enjoy a special moment with Bunny. Seeing families capture these memories year after year is incredibly meaningful to our team.”
Autism Speaks is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about autism, celebrating the unique strengths and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum and advocating for greater access to resources, services, and opportunities that empower them to thrive across every stage of life. Since 2015, Cherry Hill Programs has proudly contributed more than $2.1M to support this mission through Bunny Cares and Santa Cares, its inclusive holiday photo experiences during the spring and winter seasons.
“Cherry Hill Programs has been a valued partner in helping us create more inclusive spaces for autistic people and their families for more than ten years,” said Jose Dell’Aglio, Autism Speaks' Senior Director of Nationwide Community Engagement Operations. “Bunny Cares isn’t just a fun family event; it’s part of a movement to build understanding and celebrate acceptance of people with autism in communities across the nation.”
Cherry Hill Programs’ tradition of standing with the autism community continues as reservations for the 2026 Bunny Cares event are now accessible here: https://bunnycares.whereisbunny.com/. Participants will have the opportunity to donate to Autism Speaks directly at checkout throughout the entire season.
Cherry Hill Programs is dedicated to the "Magic of Giving", a campaign that aims to amplify the company's philanthropic endeavors by fostering a united community that values giving back to meaningful causes. Since 2015, Cherry Hill Programs has supported the vital missions of various non-profit organizations, including Autism Speaks, SickKids Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The company takes pride in aiding these organizations by developing event programming to foster awareness of their important missions and collecting donations on their behalf during photo experiences and online at whereisbunny.com in spring and whereissanta.com during Christmas seasons.
About autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We now know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism has unique strengths and challenges. Most are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental influences, and many are accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 1 in 31 children is on the autism spectrum.
About Autism Speaks
In partnership with autistic people, Autism Speaks works to create an inclusive world and redefine possible for people with autism across their lifespan. As the largest autism organization in the U.S., Autism Speaks has spent more than two decades driving research, expanding services, and shaping policy to improve quality of life. Each year, the organization connects millions of autistic people and their families to free resources, advocacy and support, while working across sectors to advance disability inclusion and opportunity. Learn more at AutismSpeaks.org and follow @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
About Cherry Hill Programs
Cherry Hill Programs captures the Magic to celebrate moments for a lifetime! In partnership with famous landmarks, attractions, signature retail venues, and hotel destinations, CHP is the industry-leader in experiential photography, providing virtual, digital, and live holiday + souvenir photography experiences in venues across North America. Through a combination of proprietary reservation software, innovative technology, accessible download portals and complete photography operation implementation - from recruiting and training to collaborative marketing - our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience. cherryhillprograms.com
Contacts
Cherry Hill Programs
Mary Shoemaker | Director of Marketing
Autism Speaks
Francesca Cascardo | Senior Manager, Communications & Public Relations