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Begin forwarded message:Subject: Fwd: Federal Judge Rules for Military FamiliesDate: August 3, 2012 8:38:12 AM PDTTo: valerieslist@..., denisesList Begin forwarded message:Subject: Federal Judge Rules for Military FamiliesDate: August 3, 2012 8:34:22 AM PDTTo: " Saraf" [ Received this Email in Error? Unsubscribe ][ Trouble Viewing this Email? View in Web Browser ][ Want to forward this Email? Forward this Message ] e-SpeaksAugust 3, 2012 Learn how the Gibson family participates in research Federal Judge Rules for Military FamiliesA federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to start offering better TRICARE coverage for autism benefits. In Their Own Words: The Children are My Inspiration!In this "In Their Own Words," volunteer and dad Dan shares his thoughts on the recent Autism Speaks volunteer leadership conference. 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The event was emceed by Meet the Press' and hosted by Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob . Read more and see pictures.Team Up with Autism SpeaksTeam Up with Autism Speaks is looking for runners and walkers to join our fall race teams. Autism Speaks is the benefiting charity of the Allstate Life Insurance Boston 13.1 Marathon on September 16. On September 29, Autism Speaks will take to the haunted streets of Disney Hollywood Studios® as the race beneficiary of the inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-miler. On November 4, we will have a team of 225 runners in the ING NYC Marathon. Space is still available on all teams and you can learn more about team requirements and register with any of the teams by visiting AutismSpeaks.org/teamupWhite Castle – Crave On!Autism Speaks Puzzle Pieces are available to purchase for $1 at all White Castle restaurants. When Cravers purchase a puzzle piece, they sign their name and it's hung inside the restaurant on display through the end of the campaign. And each Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece comes with a coupon for one free Slider good for a later date. The campaign runs through August 18. Find a White Castle near you.Capital One® Affinity ProgramCapital One® has teamed with Autism Speaks to create an affinity program for its credit card featuring several designs including our blue puzzle piece logo. Autism Speaks receives a minimum of $2 after the first transaction, then a portion of all transactions on the card. 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