2009 Walk Now for Autism Ontario

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	Money Raised to Date: CAN$14,079.43



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Join me in my efforts to support Walk Now for Autism!

“Your Son 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. They are words that a new family will hear every 20 minutes.

Autism affects one in every 150 children born today. Boys are 4 times more likely to have Autism. 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.

I am participating in Walk Now for Autism on June 7, 2009 to help find a cure for Autism for my son and the many other children affected by this disorder.

Walk Now for Autism is YOUR chance to make a difference in the cure for Autism by donating money for Autism research and heightening public awareness.

Junior is beautiful and looks like an angel he has a smile that lights up the world. His laugh never fails to be contagious to all within earshot. He is loved by many people and is adored by his daddy, big sister and myself. As a family we are totally devoted to him.

In 2004, my family’s world changed, our son Junior was diagnosed with Autism. For four years we struggled to understand this disability and how we could better help him. We spent countless hours, days, weeks and months searching for professionals to give us insight and signs of hope.

I will admit that the struggle is heartbreaking and challenging at times but the rewards we witnesses through Junior or not only remarkable but demonstrated that our efforts to learn more and find programs/services to aide our son into functioning well were not done in vain. Junior has grown a lot in the last four years, he attends fulltime school three days a week and attends IBI therapy the other two days he isn’t in school. IBI has been a big help for Jr. He is able to express his feeling and emotions more clearly. He interacts and plays with other children and love to play video games and surf the internet.

On Sunday June 7, 2009 a very special event will take place, the annual Autism Speak Walk Now for Autism and Family Fun Day. This event will increase awareness of the disability; show support for the many families in our community working hard to support individuals with autism and raise funds needed to allow The Autism Walk for Canada continue to offer it's important services.

Early intervention is key and with research dollars and awareness each child/adult with ASD can reach goals that would otherwise not be ascertainable.

The Autism Speak Walk for Canada 2009 gives us a tangible way to help the Project grow and continue to help us and other families across the country in similar situations. One in 250 births is now a child with autism. That means in 2023, one in 250, 20- year olds will be an individual with autism. We need to help the children now, and prepare to support them in the future. By participating in this event, my hope is that we will soon hear “Your child no longer has autism.”

Please join in me my effort to raise money for a cure and increase awareness around Autism this June 7th, 2009 at Nathan Philip Square.

Thank you for your involvement!