Re: Elija Gala, send your letters

[Guest guest]

If you have been touched by the work of Maurice and would like to

share your story with us, Please send us your letters to be printed in our

Gala journal to be distributed on the night we honor her!

The Elija Foundation

665 N. Newbridge Road

Levittown, NY 11756

Telephone: (516) 433-4321 Fax: (516) 433-4324

Website: _www.elija.org_ (http://www.elija.org/)

Contact: The Elija Foundation

P) 516-433-4321

The Elija Foundation to Celebrate 3rd Annual Gala

A NIGHT DEDICATED TO FAMILIES!!

The Elija Foundation, Levittown, NY will host its 3rd Annual Gala on Friday,

October 22nd 2004 from 7pm to 12am at the Hilton Hotel in Huntington, NY.

The event is organized to raise funds and to expand the awareness of Autism.

Funds are used to further this worthwhile cause and to provide need based and

educational scholarships.

“The growth of this foundation is a testament to the support that we

continually receive,†said founders Debora and Dibra. “The

Gala not

only provides an opportunity to raise funds, but offers a chance to recognize

all those actively involved in the Autism Community.â€

The event will honor Long Island native Maurice, Ph.D., an

outstanding

Autism advocate and parent. She is well known for her highly praised book “

Let Me Hear Your Voice,†a personal account of a family’s experience with

Autism. She has also published behavioral intervention manuals, “Behavioral

Intervention for Young

Children with Autism†and “Making a Difference,†for both parents and

professionals.

(more)

Maurice is the Elija Chariot Award Recipient for 2004. The award is given

annually to a dedicated person who effectively contributes to the public’s

understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Gala will feature dining, dancing, and fun for everyone. Festivities

will

consist of unique entertainment provided by Rock-L Productions. Live

auctions will

also be held for interested contributors.

The Elija Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501© (3) organization serving

parents, educators, professionals and caregivers of children with Autistic

Spectrum Disorders (ASD) on Long Island, New York. The foundation was

established in the spring of 2002, founded by two parents who were determined

to

incorporate the most effective interventions for their children on the Autistic

Spectrum.

Visit The Elija Foundation website, _www.elija.org_ (http://www.elija.org/)

for updated news on this year’s Gala and additional information on workshops

and seminars. To pledge your support, please call (516)433-4321 or email

ELIJA at _elija@..._ (mailto:elija@...) .