Fwd: Florida Autism Speaks Week begins March 22, 2008

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Autism Speaks Week Activities

Polo Ralph Cocktail Reception

Polo Ralph Palm Beach Store

Saturday, March 22, 2008

6-8 PM

In celebration of Autism Speaks Week, Autism Speaks Co-Founders Bob and Suzanne will host a cocktail reception at the Polo Ralph Palm Beach store to kick-off the celebration of Autism Speaks Week, a new autism awareness and fundraising initiative in South Florida. Polo Ralph will donate fifteen percent of all sales from the evening to Autism Speaks, the nation's leading autism advocacy organization. Nacho Figueras, well-known model and Polo player, will be among those attending the reception. For more information and to RSVP, contact Gregg Beletsky at .

Autism Speaks On-Line Auction

March 24-28, 2008

View the online auction!

NBC stations in West Palm Beach and Miami as well as Telemundo 51 will host an on-line auction event including the following items:

A walk on part in the next /Clive Owen movie set at Grand Central Station in NYC

Super Bowl Tickets - Tampa 2009

Two tickets to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Park, two night stay at the elegant Mercer Hotel and airfare for two

A spot in the NYC Marathon with Autism Speaks Team

Tickets to Dr. Phil, Ellen, Ray, Conan, and the season finale of Saturday Night Live

Foursomes at Trumps private golf clubs in Bedminster NY, Briarcliffe NY and Trump International in Palm Beach

Tickets to Wicked on Broadway, airfare, a one night stay at Carlyle hotel with dinner

4 Tickets to Radio City Music Christmas Spectacular and back stage tour

Tickets to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and the chance to swim with the dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium

For more information, contact Autism Speaks at dlane@... or . Items and winning bids will be announced during the Telethon.

Autism Speaks Telethon

Saturday, March 29th

9-11 PM

A live telethon event will be broadcast from the studios of NBC affiliate WPTV in West Palm Beach and simulcast on WTVJ, the NBC station in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale from 9-11 p.m. Preceding the telethon will be a live airing of the movie Autism Every Day, which was screened at Sundance in 2007. For more information, contact Autism Speaks at dlane@... or .

ING DIRECT Ride Now South Florida

Saturday, March 29, 2008

10 AM - 5 PM

www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/fla

Join us for the first annual ING DIRECT Ride Now South Florida! There will be music by Riders on the Storm and the Guess Who, a special performance by The Purrfect Angelz, a vendor fair, and tasty food for all to enjoy! Please Ride with us from one of four starting points in South Florida:

Bruce Rossmeyer Harley son – Sunrise

Rick Case Honda

West Palm Beach Harley son

’s Harley of North Miami

If you don’t ride, don’t worry! Come on out and join us for the concert and vendor fair at Pompano Race Track. For more information, to purchase tickets or to sign up to volunteer, please visit our website at www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/fla. For more information, contact McCammon at lmccammon@... or .

Concert for Autism Speaks featuring Lionel Richie

Sunday, March 30, 2008

General Reception - 6:30 PM

Concert - 7:30 PM

Former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will emcee a special concert performance by the legendary Lionel Richie at the beautiful Mar-a-Lago Club on the island of Palm Beach. For ticket information, contact Brown at cbrown@... or ext. 11.

Broward County Walk Now for Autism

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Nova Southeastern University

www.walknowforautism.org/broward

The Broward County Walk Now for Autism is fast approaching. On Saturday, April 12, on the Sherman Library Green at Nova Southeastern University in Davie join the over 160 teams already registered for a fabulous morning of music, entertainment, refreshments and activities for children of all ages. Come meet and get your photo taken with Geoffrey from Toy’s “R†Us and other surprise guest! Don’t wait register today at www.walknowforautism.org/broward and be part of the best Broward County Walk Now for Autism yet! For more information, contact the Autism Speaks office at southfla@... or .

About Autism Speaks:

Autism Speaks is a 501©3 dedicated to increasing awareness of the growing autism epidemic and to raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob . Bob is Vice Chairman and Executive Officer, General Electric and the former Chairman and CEO of NBC Universal. Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now (CAN) recently combined operations, bringing together two of the leading organizations dedicated to accelerating and funding biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders; to increasing awareness of the nation's fastest growing developmental disorder; advocating for the needs of affected families; and providing family services to answer those tough questions families might need to ask, but don’t know who to turn to.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

No other organization offers the nationwide, comprehensive mission funding Research, Awareness, Advocacy and Community Services. As such, Autism Speaks serves as the national umbrella for the entire autism community. Autism Speaks unique approach works to advance the science, provide a united voice for the community, and invites the general public in to become part of our crusade.

We Need Your Help:

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 150 children born today. Despite the high prevalence and growing health care costs associated with caring for a child with autism, autism research receives less than 5% of the research funding of many other, less prevalent, childhood diseases.

About Walk Now for Autism:

Walk Now for Autism is a 5K family walk and an autism community resource fair heightening public awareness and raising money to fund autism research. Scheduled in over 70 U.S. cities in 2008, Walk Now for Autism’s national appeal extends beyond the autism community.

Attendees include families and friends united in their support of those affected by autism; business and civic leaders; medical professionals; educators; and local and national celebrities. Attendees come from a wealth of backgrounds and ethnicities sharing a commitment to finding the missing piece of the puzzle.

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