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.
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WOW,WE DID IT!
Thank you Kansas City for coming out to the 2nd Annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, October 10th at the Kansas Speedway. Yes it was cold, but your spirit warmed everyone's hearts!
The fundraising is not over! We know many were unable to make the event due to the weather, but we are still accepting those donations. You can mail them in off line from your personal page or make a donation online.
A very special thank you to our 2009 KC Walk Committee and Volunteers for all your tiredless efforts!
Thank you to our sponsors:
GEICO
Meyer Companies/Tom & Winnie Davis
Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Developmental & Behavioral Sciences Clinic at Children's Mercy Hospital
Meyer Companies/Tom & Winnie Davis
Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Developmental & Behavioral Sciences Clinic at Children's Mercy Hospital
Mix 93.3, Ponch and DJ Kirby
AnalyzeDirect ,US Foodservice-Kansas City, Kansas City Wizards
KC Spectrum Magazine, Insurance Benefit Group, ABCn'D Autism Center
Embassy Suites- Overland Park, Tax Favored Benefits, VML Foundation
Pepsi Americas, All American Indoor Soccer Facility, General Mills- Pillsbury
AnalyzeDirect ,US Foodservice-Kansas City, Kansas City Wizards
KC Spectrum Magazine, Insurance Benefit Group, ABCn'D Autism Center
Embassy Suites- Overland Park, Tax Favored Benefits, VML Foundation
Pepsi Americas, All American Indoor Soccer Facility, General Mills- Pillsbury
Lifetouch Photography, GTM Sportswear
On the Border, Wild Bill's, Olivia's Oven, Chef Renee' Kelly, T-REX, Adam's Rib,
The Roasterie,Nestle, Legend's Express, Games 2 U, Best Buy
and of course Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us our National Sponsors.
Are YOU on Facebook? Join our Kansas City Walk Now for Autism Fan Page TODAY! Pictures from the walk are posted on the Facebook Page
Are YOU on Facebook? Join our Kansas City Walk Now for Autism Fan Page TODAY! Pictures from the walk are posted on the Facebook Page
Never forget that your fundraising efforts truly affect children and adults with autism.
In 2009, we will be specially recognizing those individuals who go above and beyond by raising $1,000 or more for Autism Speaks by inviting them to join the Grand Club. Members will receive a special pin and be entered into special "Grand Club Members only" drawings for great prizes, including VIP parking passes for Walk Day. Congratulations to the following members who recently joined Kansas City's Inaugural Grand Club:
Avery Nissen
Jennifer Smith Currier
Jennifer Gray
Sean Leffler
Shaun & Gaby Lucas
Ashley Lyerly
Jenny DeVry
Benjamin Newell
Rick Bennett
Will YOU be next???
Thank you to all the Resource Vendors that joined us. We hope all that attended were able to pick up very informative information.