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It was a great day!
Thank you to the nearly 6,000 people who joined us at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday, November 14, 2009 for the Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Now for Autism Speaks! What an experience! All of us celebrating the wonderful people we love who affected by autism. We had a great day of festivities with over 40 local resource providers and lots of entertainment and food. To see more photos go to our Facebook page or to see all the photos from the Walk, including your team photos, go to Furst Fotos.
Together, we have raised over $325,000, to date! (The donations turned in on Saturday will take up to 4 weeks to show up on-line.) These funds will help Autism Speaks continue our efforts in science, family services, advocacy and awareness.
But don't stop there!
We still need your help to reach our goal and donations will continue to be collected. Every dollar you raise can make a huge impact in how quickly we can change the future for individuals and families living with autism. You may continue to have family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, donate to your team online. Your check donations may be sent to:
Autism Speaks
Attn: Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Now for Autism Speaks
5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
When submitting your donations via mail, be sure to download and fill out Autism Speaks' Donation Processing Form. This form will ensure donations sent in, are credited to your team's webpage.
Don't forget those Matching Gifts! Please send all matching gift forms to the above address, Attn: Walk Donations Department- Matching Gifts!
Please allow four weeks for your donations to be deposited, processed and posted to your web page. If you need additional fundraising ideas or information, please contact dfw@autismspeaks.org!
Announcing a drawing exclusively for Texas' top fundraisers!
For every $1,000 a Texas participant raises before December 31, 2009, they will be entered in a drawing for a beautiful diamond pendant necklace. Zales, one of Autism Speaks' national partners, has generously donated a Round Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold from their Shared Heart Collection as a prize in a this special Texas drawing. And, yes, the money you have already raised counts but keep going! For every $1,000 you raise, you will receive another chance to win this very special necklace!
Need Fundraising Ideas?
Our families need us now more than ever.
But do you feel like you have exhausted all of your asks? No worries. We have found that by sharing your Walk experiences and making your wrap around activities personal and fun, people will give to people. By hosting an activity, such as a $5 pot luck lunch at work, a dress down day, or even an after-hours gathering, people are more than happy to donate their time and energy for our cause.
The sky is the limit on your creativity, but if you need a little help finding quick, easy, and minimal-effort activities, visit the Autism Speaks Blog for a complete listing.
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A new study published October 5, 2009 in the American Academy of Pediatrics' journal Pediatrics found a parent-reported autism prevalence rate of one in every 91 American children, including one in 58 boys. For more information, click here. |
Lester Johnson
Conley Cervantes
Henry Stroup
Kerri & Darren Hauck
Ann Marie Arcadi
Lori Swick
Jon Yellen
Alex & Sue Forth
Cindy Coker
Jessica & Michael Benkel
Sharon Lukich
Todd Hemphill
Anna Rupani
Troy Pentecost
Lisa Hammel
Travis Matheny
Malak Adams
Marilyn Levin
Cathi Ogle
Barry Eggleston
Pat Robbins
Dan Kaufman
Brad Stephens
Brenda O'Brien
Cristy Duvall
Belinda Franklin
Kathryn Pulley
Joshua Wright
Justine McGee
Beth Gardenhire
Lori James
Muriel Mark
Jennifer Beeson
Joann Blaylock
Joy Ramell Briones
Colleen Salinas
Neal Alexander
Jennifer Erp
Kylee Scott
Kathy Williams
Margaret Gonzales
Pamela Alexander
Joie Furlong
Heather Hall
Sherri Holbrook
Angel Rodriguez
Lini Thomas
Congratulations to our top 5 family teams!!
These top teams are just like you, busy and passionate. They know to ask everyone they know. You can do it, too! Our families need all of us working together to solve this puzzle!
Team Name Team Captain
Adam Bomb Brad Stephens
AMEN 4 Daniel Conley Cervantes
Ryan's Hope Henry Stroup
Ethan's Entourage Kerri & Darren Hauck
Just4Joseph Ann Marie Arcadi
Thank you FelCor for being our top corporate team and supporter!
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Contact us at dfw@AutismSpeaks.org for more information. Let us hear from you!