Hi All. Thursday, April 2nd marks the Second Annual World Autism Day. World Autism Day is a global effort to heighten awareness about a disorder affecting millions of individuals and families around the world - including mine. WAAD is a result of a resolution passed unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008, making autism one of only three health issues to be recognized by the UN with its own “day.”
I would ask that you each take a moment on April 2nd to try to learn about autism and become aware and more accepting of those who have autism. There are several events that will take place on April 2nd and throughout all of April all over the world to make the world more aware of Autism and its effects. A list of published events can be found at the following web site:
http://www.worldautismawarenessday.org/site/c.egLMI2ODKpF/b.3917065/k.BE58/Home.htm
As always, Betsy and I will hold our Annual Cornhole Tournament in the late summer / early fall where all proceeds go to Brady's Team - a team in honor of our son Brady who was diagnosed with Autism shortly after his second birthday. We are also considering planning another fundraising event in the spring. However, if you feel the need to make a contribution prior to those events, feel free to do so thru the link to the right titled "Make a Donation to Brady's Team for 2009".
Last year our team raised over $3,000 and our goal is to top $5,000 in 2009.
We are looking forward to a great 2009 for raising Autism Awareness.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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