Discount tickets to families for NAA-NEO August 1 Benefit

[Guest guest]

now announcing DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR FAMILIES of children with autism!

an evening with todd snider and special guest garrison starr

august 1 @ 7 pm at the beachland ballroom

Dear friends of NAA-NEO,

You may have already received an email or letter inviting you to attend a concert on August 1, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Beachland Ballroom to benefit the National Autism A Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) Helping Hand Grant Program for 2009.

We would like to offer parents or families of children with autism a discounted price to attend for only $15 per person! Tickets are $30 to the general public.

In order to obtain these tickets, please send us an e-mail to let us know you would like to attend the concert at this special rate or mail us a check for $15.00 x the number of tickets to:

National Autism Association – Northeast Ohio

P.O. Box 221195

Beachwood, Ohio 44122

The deadline for receipt of checks is July 31st. Discounts will not be given at the door. For more details about the show or to purchase tickets online please go to our website at www.autismnortheast ohio.org/ special_events. php

Hope to see you at the Benefit on August 1!

Don Pattison

President

NAA-NEO

Why help?

In just a little over a year, the National Autism Association Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) has awarded 65 families residing in Northeast Ohio dealing with the high cost of autism treatments through its Helping Hand Grant Program. NAA-NEO has given $36,000 directly to these families.

The goal of the August 1 benefit is to raise funds for (NAA-NEO) 2009 Helping Hand Grant Program. This program funds autism treatments, respite, and programs for Northeast Ohio families struggling with autism.

More information available at www.autismnortheastohio.org, via e-mail at apattison@autismnor theastohio. org or by calling 216.544.1231.

Parent Testimonials

"I just wanted to thank you for the scholarship for my daughter. You all are a blessing in disguise! I dont know what families like ours would do without the generosity of others who either have a child with autism, or who is just sympathetic of our situations."

- Parent from Cleveland, Ohio

"Your generousity is truly appreciated by our family and will be a temendous help this year."

- Parent from Summit County, Ohio

"What a huge relief to be able to do the HBOT treatments – an 'extra' [treatment][… ] that brings such promising hopes. Thank you all for your personal efforts to help families cope with and reverse the daunting symptoms of autism. Without your financial help, I am not sure we would be able to do these extra treatments.. ."

- Family from Seven Hills, Ohio

"The money granted by NAA-NEO is going to be put towards our daughter's speech therapy expenses. Unfortunately, our insurance does not cover this cost and we pay out of our pocket.”

- Family from Fairview Park, Ohio