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HELP CURE AUTISM -- HELP THE WORLD!
THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO JOIN TOGETHER AT AUTISM SPEAKS' 5th ANNUAL
CHICAGO WALK NOW FOR AUTISM ON MAY 18 --Increasing Awareness and
Raising Funds to Support Research into the Nation's Fastest-Growing
Developmental Disorder - Thousands of walkers - including
individuals with autism, their families and friends - are expected
to join together to raise much-needed funds for critical scientific
research and to increase awareness about a growing health crisis
that now affects 1 in every 150 children at Autism Speaks' 5th
Annual Chicago Walk Now for Autism on Sunday, May 18, at Soldier
Field. All proceeds from the event benefit Autism Speaks, the
nation's leading autism advocacy organization.
Last year's event raised more than $1.6 million with more than 1,015 teams. This year's goal is to break $2 million.
"Walk Now for Autism" is a unique fundraising event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 2 to 3 mile walk and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities; a true "one-stop-shop" for families affected by autism.
Toys "R" Us, Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Parade Magazine and Chevrolet proudly serve as national sponsors of the Autism Speaks "Walk Now for Autism" program.
Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Another child is diagnosed every 20 minutes.
What: Autism Speaks 5^th ^Annual Chicago Walk Now for Autism
When: Sunday, May 18
8:00 AM registration
10:00 AM opening ceremonies
10:30 AM walk begins
Where: SOLDIER FIELD -- CHICAGO
FROM: AUTISM SPEAKS WALK NOW FOR AUTISM
Contact: Susan Tybon, 312-832-1900 (office)/ 847-529-3387 (cell) stybon@autismspeaks.org
Contact: Martta Rose, Rubenstein Associates, Inc., 212-843-8020; mrose@rubenstein.com
(Please note: TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY'S PERSONAL TEAM, Please email autismcoaches@yahoo.com for quick instructions or leave me a comment below this article and I'll contact you with detail. ANY SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED, BUT NONE IS EXPECTED OF COURSE!)
Funds raised worldwide also support the IAN PROJECT at http://www.ianproject.org/ -- SPREAD THE WORD -- STUDY LINKING AUTISM FAMILIES TO TOP RESEARCHERS -- Please contribute any information you have and SPREAD THE WORD if you know someone with any form of Autism -- http://www.ianproject.org/
There are over 30,000 families already giving data, and the more data the more accurate and quicker the solutions for all affected children, adults, and families! It took me a little time to enter the large amount of historical data, BUT WELL WORTH IT!!! THIS IS ONE OF OUR BEST HOPES AT THE MOMENT TO FIND ANSWERS and "Best Practices" to treat all of our kids and the growing number of adults who struggle and want care and help. PLEASE take the time to participate and SPREAD THE WORD!!! THANKS FROM ALL FAMILIES BATTLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AUTISM!
LINKING AUTISM FAMILIES AND RESEARCHERS
Co-Sponsored By:
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
and
The Kennedy Krieger Institute
What is the IAN Project?
IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and families. Anyone impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research, provide feedback, and make their voices heard.
In addition, families of children with an ASD can share information in a secure online setting and become part of the nation's largest online research effort . As a result, researchers will obtain valuable data, explain findings, and collaborate with families and one another. This dynamic exchange could lead to new discoveries about causes, diagnosis, treatments, and a possible cure for this puzzling group of disorders.
SHARE RESEARCH DISCOVER --- BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION! www.ianproject.org
For further information, please leave a comment here or email us at autismcoaches@yahoo.com anytime. Thank you.
Last year's event raised more than $1.6 million with more than 1,015 teams. This year's goal is to break $2 million.
"Walk Now for Autism" is a unique fundraising event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 2 to 3 mile walk and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities; a true "one-stop-shop" for families affected by autism.
Toys "R" Us, Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Parade Magazine and Chevrolet proudly serve as national sponsors of the Autism Speaks "Walk Now for Autism" program.
Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Another child is diagnosed every 20 minutes.
What: Autism Speaks 5^th ^Annual Chicago Walk Now for Autism
When: Sunday, May 18
8:00 AM registration
10:00 AM opening ceremonies
10:30 AM walk begins
Where: SOLDIER FIELD -- CHICAGO
FROM: AUTISM SPEAKS WALK NOW FOR AUTISM
Contact: Susan Tybon, 312-832-1900 (office)/ 847-529-3387 (cell) stybon@autismspeaks.org
Contact: Martta Rose, Rubenstein Associates, Inc., 212-843-8020; mrose@rubenstein.com
(Please note: TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY'S PERSONAL TEAM, Please email autismcoaches@yahoo.com for quick instructions or leave me a comment below this article and I'll contact you with detail. ANY SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED, BUT NONE IS EXPECTED OF COURSE!)
Funds raised worldwide also support the IAN PROJECT at http://www.ianproject.org/ -- SPREAD THE WORD -- STUDY LINKING AUTISM FAMILIES TO TOP RESEARCHERS -- Please contribute any information you have and SPREAD THE WORD if you know someone with any form of Autism -- http://www.ianproject.org/
There are over 30,000 families already giving data, and the more data the more accurate and quicker the solutions for all affected children, adults, and families! It took me a little time to enter the large amount of historical data, BUT WELL WORTH IT!!! THIS IS ONE OF OUR BEST HOPES AT THE MOMENT TO FIND ANSWERS and "Best Practices" to treat all of our kids and the growing number of adults who struggle and want care and help. PLEASE take the time to participate and SPREAD THE WORD!!! THANKS FROM ALL FAMILIES BATTLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AUTISM!
LINKING AUTISM FAMILIES AND RESEARCHERS
Co-Sponsored By:
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
and
The Kennedy Krieger Institute
What is the IAN Project?
IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and families. Anyone impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research, provide feedback, and make their voices heard.
In addition, families of children with an ASD can share information in a secure online setting and become part of the nation's largest online research effort . As a result, researchers will obtain valuable data, explain findings, and collaborate with families and one another. This dynamic exchange could lead to new discoveries about causes, diagnosis, treatments, and a possible cure for this puzzling group of disorders.
SHARE RESEARCH DISCOVER --- BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION! www.ianproject.org
For further information, please leave a comment here or email us at autismcoaches@yahoo.com anytime. Thank you.
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