Walk for Autism Awareness
Hi, I am the mother of an autistic spectrum child named Sean and I am walking for Autism Speaks. Actually, our whole family walking. It's hard to believe that I made this lens last year and its walk time again. I know times are tough and its hard to give, so I have donated a pair of Chicago Bears tickets to raffle off to my sponsors. Please help. So many kids need your support.
Peace & Love,
Kat
Peace & Love,
Kat
2009 Chicago Walk Now for Autism
This year I'm raffling off Bears tickets
Join me and and my family in our efforts to support Walk Now for Autism!"Your child has autism."
These four simple words define the facts. They are useful in explaining the past but they do not predict the future. They do not convey the devastating toll that autism has had on our family nor limit our determinedness to overcome this disorder.
I am participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for autism. As you may know, my son Sean has a form of autism called PDD-NOS. This stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Sean is a very sweet boy who enjoys Star Wars, Lego video games and Tae Kwon Do. He started high school this year and is involved with the Best Buddies program at his school. Thankfully, he is high functioning, although he still requires special ed and many services and therapies in school and out.
Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.
By participating in this event, our hope is that we will soon hear "Your child no longer has autism."
*** Raffle ***
Every $10 donation to my page or Team KPMG can be entered into the drawing to win a pair of Chicago Bears tickets.
Thanks so much for your support.
Good luck!
follow this link to walknowforautism.com to sponsor us and enter the raffle
- My Walk Now for Autism Donation page
- I'm halfway to my $1000 fundraising goal for Autism Speaks. Can you help me reach my goal by May 1, 2009? I know times are tough and so I'm sweetening the deal with my raffles. Each chance is now $5 and you could win a pair of Bears tickets, a rare Beatles Red Nose Day T-shirt or gift cards. Won't you please, please help me?
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=288794&lis=1&kntae288794
Peace & Love,
Kat
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Symptoms of Autism
Here are some signs to look for in the children in your life:
* Lack of or delay in spoken language
* Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
* Little or no eye contact
* Lack of interest in peer relationships
* Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
* Persistent fixation on parts of objects
(Source: Autism Society of America)
* Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
* Little or no eye contact
* Lack of interest in peer relationships
* Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
* Persistent fixation on parts of objects
(Source: Autism Society of America)
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High Quality Embroidered "Autism" Awareness Hat
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Connecting the Pieces" Autism Awareness Wristband Adult Size
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New! Embroidered "Love, Hope, Faith... the Pieces of the Puzzle Will Be Put Together." Autism Awareness T Shirt
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Beautiful Boy
A great song about a little boy named Sean
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. This song inspired me to name my son Sean.
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- katdaddy katdaddy Apr 28, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
- I am happy to say that I am within reach of raising $1,000 for Autism Speaks. The walk is May 16, 2009. Its a been a tough year for fundraising but we can do it and help autism research and find answers to the puzzle we call autism. Thanks so much for your support. Sponsor me if you can. ;-)
Kat
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- Nourishing_hope Nourishing_hope Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
- Nice lens! You've got some great resources and information here. I have a lens on autism and diet, and would love it if you'd stop by and say hello.
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- annalaurabrown annalaurabrown Mar 10, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
- Great lens. I hope the walk went well. I have a lens too on autism fundraising.
http://www.squidoo.com/fundraisingforautism
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- OhMe OhMe Jul 25, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
- Nice job. Has the walk already been? Hope it was great and raised lots of money.
Autism Speaks YouTube vids
Videos from Autism Speaks, the group organizing Walk Now for Autism
curated content from YouTube
Important LInks
For More Information About Austism
- About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism, and to advocating for the needs of affected families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Vice Chairman, General Electric, and served as chief executive officer of NBC for more than twenty years. Autism Speaks has merged with both the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN), bringing together the nation's three leading autism advocacy organizations. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.- Autism Society of America
- ASA, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
- Autism Speaks, 17,000 Walkers Raise $1.425 Million at Chicago Walk Now for Autism
- The 5th annual Chicago Walk Now for Autism took place at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, May 18. The Walk attracted 17,000 participants this year, a 30% increase in participation over 2007, and raised more than $1.4 million.
Prior to the Walk, State Senator William (Willie) Delgado (D), and Representatives Patricia R. Bellock (R), and Karen May (D) spoke about Illinois SB1900 which will include insurance coverage for therapies such as speech, occupational, physical and applied behavioral analysis (ABA), and other evidence-based, medically necessary treatments for autism.
About Walk Now for Autism:
The big event
Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks'signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. Please help us fight autism. Thanks
I just wanted to thank all those who have sponsored me and my family on our walk for autism. Your support means a lot and it is greatly appreciated!!!
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