Autism Speaks-- Please Read

Jersey · 08-25-2006, 03:37 PM

Dear Friends and Family,

Autism Speaks is getting ready for
its annual signature event, Walk for
Autism Research. I am planning to be a part of that Walk and I am
asking you to join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism
research by making a contribution in support of my Walk.

Autism Speaks - Walk for Autism Research: :

Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's
ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships
with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is
typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people
of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family.
While some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with
the condition will require lifelong supervision and care and have
significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never
be able to tell their parents they love them.

Currently, the causes of autism are unknown and there are no specific
medical treatments or cure. Physicians have no blood test or scan that
can definitively diagnose the disorder. As such, the diagnosis of
autism is based solely upon observations of behavior. Despite
increasing national interest and high prevalence, autism research is
one of the lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and
private sources.

Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and
will keep you posted on my progress.

Sincerely,

Heather Clough

Click on the link at the top of the page to get to my personal page and make a secure, online
donation.

vshayes · 08-25-2006, 03:51 PM

As Most of yall know- my son, austin, is autistic.
So Join us in the walk For Autistim !

Jersey · 08-25-2006, 03:54 PM

I figured you wouldnt mind my "spam" to get donations V... Thanks

vshayes · 08-25-2006, 03:57 PM

i dont mind. Anything i can do to help, let me know.

Jersey · 08-25-2006, 04:05 PM

donate away

i believe i can enter your son as one of my honorees also... so when i get my info.. his name will appear

Jersey · 08-25-2006, 04:06 PM

You Rock V!!!!

... Thanks To Austin Too

vshayes · 08-25-2006, 04:09 PM

Your welcome and Thank you.

Jersey · 08-27-2006, 10:07 PM

sorry guys, but i gotta keep this one alive

vshayes · 08-28-2006, 01:41 PM

Bump!

Jersey · 08-28-2006, 03:15 PM

anyone interested in bringing a donation letter and sign up sheet to their jobs??

i can send the form to you in email

Mrs Behavin · 08-28-2006, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachheathernj

anyone interested in bringing a donation letter and sign up sheet to their jobs??

i can send the form to you in email

Send one to my work email address at Adumas@htsp.mercy.net and I will see what I can do.

Jersey · 08-31-2006, 12:37 PM

Did I mention it's a tax right off and many companies have a gift matching program where they will match the donation you give, therefore doubling your donation?

Ms_Kitty · 08-31-2006, 12:46 PM

send one to my office and i'll forward it to corporate, see what i can do to help.........

miller.statewide@sbcglobal.net

Jersey · 08-31-2006, 01:33 PM

Thank you both- I forwarded the email to you both at work!

Jersey · 09-08-2006, 04:18 PM

just bouncing this back up in the air for the newer members!

08-25-2006, 03:37 PM	#1
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	Autism Speaks-- Please Read Dear Friends and Family, Autism Speaks is getting ready for its annual signature event, Walk for Autism Research. I am planning to be a part of that Walk and I am asking you to join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism research by making a contribution in support of my Walk. Autism Speaks - Walk for Autism Research: : Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family. While some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with the condition will require lifelong supervision and care and have significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never be able to tell their parents they love them. Currently, the causes of autism are unknown and there are no specific medical treatments or cure. Physicians have no blood test or scan that can definitively diagnose the disorder. As such, the diagnosis of autism is based solely upon observations of behavior. Despite increasing national interest and high prevalence, autism research is one of the lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and private sources. Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Sincerely, Heather Clough Click on the link at the top of the page to get to my personal page and make a secure, online donation. Last edited by Jersey; 08-25-2006 at 03:38 PM. Reason: wrong url

08-25-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
vshayes Boss Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 19,664 Tokenz: 231,103	As Most of yall know- my son, austin, is autistic. So Join us in the walk For Autistim ! __________________ What I Wish For You My Sons What I wish for you today and every day there after, I wish for you the joys of life to come, I wish for you that the life you lead may be praised by God for now and always, I wish for you the knowledge to face life as it comes, I wish for you hope and wisdom that I have instilled in you to know the difference between right and wrong, I wish for you all the dreams and hope that you could ever imagine, I wish for you love for everlasting life.

08-25-2006, 03:57 PM	#4
vshayes Boss Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 19,664 Tokenz: 231,103	i dont mind. Anything i can do to help, let me know. __________________ What I Wish For You My Sons What I wish for you today and every day there after, I wish for you the joys of life to come, I wish for you that the life you lead may be praised by God for now and always, I wish for you the knowledge to face life as it comes, I wish for you hope and wisdom that I have instilled in you to know the difference between right and wrong, I wish for you all the dreams and hope that you could ever imagine, I wish for you love for everlasting life.

08-25-2006, 04:09 PM	#7
vshayes Boss Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 19,664 Tokenz: 231,103	Your welcome and Thank you. __________________ What I Wish For You My Sons What I wish for you today and every day there after, I wish for you the joys of life to come, I wish for you that the life you lead may be praised by God for now and always, I wish for you the knowledge to face life as it comes, I wish for you hope and wisdom that I have instilled in you to know the difference between right and wrong, I wish for you all the dreams and hope that you could ever imagine, I wish for you love for everlasting life.

08-28-2006, 01:41 PM	#9
vshayes Boss Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 19,664 Tokenz: 231,103	Bump! __________________ What I Wish For You My Sons What I wish for you today and every day there after, I wish for you the joys of life to come, I wish for you that the life you lead may be praised by God for now and always, I wish for you the knowledge to face life as it comes, I wish for you hope and wisdom that I have instilled in you to know the difference between right and wrong, I wish for you all the dreams and hope that you could ever imagine, I wish for you love for everlasting life.

08-25-2006, 03:54 PM	#3
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	I figured you wouldnt mind my "spam" to get donations V... Thanks

08-25-2006, 04:05 PM	#5
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	donate away i believe i can enter your son as one of my honorees also... so when i get my info.. his name will appear

08-25-2006, 04:06 PM	#6
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	You Rock V!!!! ... Thanks To Austin Too

08-27-2006, 10:07 PM	#8
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	sorry guys, but i gotta keep this one alive

08-28-2006, 03:15 PM	#10
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	anyone interested in bringing a donation letter and sign up sheet to their jobs?? i can send the form to you in email

08-31-2006, 12:37 PM	#12
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	Re: Autism Speaks-- Please Read Did I mention it's a tax right off and many companies have a gift matching program where they will match the donation you give, therefore doubling your donation?

08-31-2006, 12:46 PM	#13
Ms_Kitty Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 791 Tokenz: 385	Re: Autism Speaks-- Please Read send one to my office and i'll forward it to corporate, see what i can do to help......... miller.statewide@sbcglobal.net

08-31-2006, 01:33 PM	#14
Jersey Mrs. Dontchaknow Senior Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 16,826 Tokenz: 78,804	Re: Autism Speaks-- Please Read Thank you both- I forwarded the email to you both at work!

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