Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Madison's Super Divas!

Donald and I will be walking to help raise money for Autism research in DC on October 20th. This cause means a lot to us and our family. As most of you know Madison was diagnosed last year with Autism. Our hope is to raise money and awareness about the disease. Please join our team "Madison's super diva's" and walk with us or donate some money to the cause! Go to register, then join a team. If you have any questions just ask!

Some interesting facts.
-1 in 150 children are diagnosed with Autism.
-More children will be diagnosed with autism this year then with AIDS,diabetes and cancer combined.
-Leukemia affects 1 in 25,000/funding: $310 million
-Muscular Dystrophy affects 1 in 20,000/funding: $175 million
-Pediatric AIDS affects 1 in 8,000/funding:$394 million
-Juvenile Diabetes affects 1 in 500/funding:$130 million
-Autism affects 1 n 150/funding:$15 million

Walk Now For Autism unites the community in support of those affected by autism with a noncompetitive 5K walk and community resource fair, where parents meet a variety of autism service providers and kids enjoy arts & crafts, moon bounces and other fun activities. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now For Autism: the fast-growing, family-friendly community dedicated to raising necessary funds for autism research, awareness and outreach. Join us at Walk Now For Autism!


https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=214840&lis=1&kntae214840=D0C7CB87087B4689AE05097EB78EBB92&supId=183214310