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| Toy's "R" Us Fundraising Campaign March 18 - May 4 Toys "R" Us and the Toys “R” Us Children's Fund are holding a nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks. From March 18 through May 4, all 586 Toys “R” Us stores across the country will accept cash donations to support Autism Speaks in its efforts to help solve the puzzle of autism. Online shoppers can also contribute by visiting www.Toysrus.com/autismspeaks. The program coincides with Autism Awareness Month, which is officially designated as April each year. | ||||
| Modell's Dollar Donation Days March 27 - April 28 Through April 28, customers at all of Modell's Sporting Goods 135 store locations throughout the Northeast will be able to purchase one-dollar Autism Speaks puzzle pieces at check-out, with all proceeds being directed towards autism research. This is the third consecutive year that Modell's has participated in the “Dollar Donation Days” campaign to benefit autism. | ||||
| Build-a-Bear Fundraising Campaign April 1 - April 30 Autism Speaks and Build-A-Bear Workshop, for the third consecutive year, are partnering to raise awareness and funds during Autism Awareness Month. Throughout April, visit Build-A-Bear Workshop at any of their 200+ stores in the United States and Canada to purchase a purple satin heart, and your donation will be distributed through the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to Autism Speaks. | ||||
| TJ Maxx Instore Fundraising Campaign April 8 - April 28 Building on last year's successful campaign, Autism Speaks and retailer TJ Maxx will partner once again this April on a month-long fundraising and awareness program. From April 8 through April 28 at 800 TJ Maxx stores nationwide, customers will be invited to purchase an Autism Speaks puzzle piece at checkout for a donation of . No purchase is necessary to make a donation, and all proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. | ||||
| Concert for Autism Speaks Featuring Bill Cosby and Toni Braxton April 9, 2007
Famed comedian Bill Cosby will headline the “Concert for Autism Speaks,” an unforgettable night of comedy and music in the Big Apple. Joining him will be six-time, Grammy-award-winning singer Toni Braxton. Tom Brokaw will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this special night benefiting Autism Speaks. The “Concert for Autism Speaks” will be held on Monday, April 9, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. Tickets are available through the Jazz at Lincoln Center box office, 212-721-6500, at the 0, and levels, or online by clicking here. For gala and VIP ticket packages, which include a reception, please call 212-245-6570, extension 12. Bill Cosby has requested that the proceeds of his performance be focused on environmental research for factors which may be identified with autism. | ||||
| We Are... Curing Autism Now 2007 April 14, 2007 Rally your friends, families, and coworkers to join us in downtown State College, Penn., in support of a common goal - to find the causes, effective treatments and a cure for autism. The 2nd annual “We Are…Curing Autism Now 5K Race/3K Walk,” presented by the Penn State Chapters of Beta Sigma Beta and Beta Phi, will take center stage. At last year's inaugural event, over 550 participants helped raise over ,000, and this year's event promises to be even bigger. Click here to learn more and to register for the event today. | ||||
| Cleveland Rocks Autism April 21, 2007
This spectacular event benefiting autism will consist of 6 bands on two stages at the hip House of Blues in downtown Cleveland. The evening will feature the club's fine Southern Inspired cuisine and Grand River Cellars will unveil two wines created and produced to raise money and awareness for autism. Throughout the evening there will be music, food, and wine along with an amazing silent auction featuring numerous sports related gifts, rock-n-roll memorabilia, walk-ons to Hollywood shows, and much more. Tickets are 0 per person and include food, two drink tickets and two wine tasting tickets. Valet parking is available. Visit www.clevelandrocksautism.com for tickets and more information. | ||||
| Autism Awareness Day with the New York Mets April 22, 2007 Join Autism Speaks and other members of the autism community for a special Autism Awareness Month event as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium. We have VIP tickets available that include an exclusive tent party, private outfield seating, and a chance to stand on the field with the Mets for pre-game ceremonies. General admission tickets can be purchased for the following amounts and include entry to the fan fest area; Upper Level tickets are , Upper Box tickets are and Mezzanine Reserved tickets are . To order online through one of our event partners, click here. To order tickets by phone, call Autism Speaks at (914) 934-5138. Tickets will be mailed 1 week prior to the game. | ||||
| 2nd Annual International Forum Hosted by the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs April 23-25
Autism Speaks Co-founder Suzanne Wright and Chief Science Officer Andy Shih, along with Priscilla Natkins, executive vice president at Ad Council, have been invited by the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nassar Al-Missnad, wife of His Highness the Emir of Qatar, to speak at the 2nd Annual International Forum in Doha, Qatar. The forum will bring together policymakers, educators, persons with disabilities, and leaders in the field to discuss how perceptions of disability are formed and transformed through media, creative arts, and education, and will spotlight Article 8 of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which focuses on raising public awareness. Three documentaries, including Autism Every Day, will have screenings at the conference. To learn more about Shafallah and the forum, contact Jodi Bannerman at Brown Lloyd James: jodib@brownlloydjames.com or 212-486-7091. | ||||
| 5th Annual Early Childhood Conference April 27, 2007
Autism Speaks is proud to help sponsor a conference this year focused on young children with autism. The conference is organized by Los Ninos services in New York and will be held on April 27 from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. at Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus. Internationally recognized expert speakers will present on diverse topics such as novel treatment approaches, innovative schools, sleep issues, nutrition, chiropractic, mental health, play, discipline, diagnosis, counseling, working with parents, fostering resilience. Professionals, students and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information, click here. | ||||
| Pittsburgh Area Autism Speaks Golf Classic May 14th, 2007 The fifth annual Pittsburgh Area Autism Speaks Golf Classic will take place at the St. Clair Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. Each year, this event has been a complete sell-out, and last year your generosity enabled us to raise over ,000 for this important cause. To ensure an enjoyable round of golf, we will once again limit the size of the field. As always, friends, spouses and non-golfers are encouraged to attend dinner and the silent auction. | ||||
| The Ninth Annual NY Celebrity Golf Challenge at Winged Foot June 18, 2007 Enjoy a fun-filled round of golf at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, the site of the 2006 U.S. Open, while raising money for Autism Speaks! Don't miss a rare chance to play this championship course! You'll mingle with stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment while enjoying a million-dollar shootout, celebrity putting contest, great prizes, cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions during our evening reception! Last year's celebrity attendees included Dateline's Stone Phillips, the Giant's Howard Cross, CNBC news anchor Joe Kernen, and actor Aidan Quinn, among others. This will be a day of golf you won't want to miss! For more information please contact Cindy Brown at 914-935-1462 ext. 11 or cbrown@autismspeaks.org. Click here to register. Click here to view highlights from 2006. | ||||
| Second Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic at Deepdale September 24, 2007
The Second Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic will take place at the historic Deepdale Golf Club in Long Island, NY. This year's golf tournament will build on its inaugural year success of raising almost 0,000 to benefit children and adults with autism and will again be hosted by Matt Lauer. The tournament features foursomes, priced at ,000, paired with a star from the sports or entertainment world for a fun filled day of golf and goodwill. The day concludes with an evening reception that includes dinner and an exciting live and silent auction. Last year's attendees witnessed sports star Mia Hamm hit a 340-yard drive. For more information, or to purchase your foursome, please contact Kevin Hill at 203-354-7564 or via email at kevin.hill@octagon.com. | ||||