TalkAutism Newsletter - December 2006

Partner Update:

• Autism Speaks

• Autism Speaks Theatre Gala: A Christmas Carol
  November 30, 2006  A gala evening to benefit Autism Speaks will be held at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, on November 30, 2006. The evening will consist of a cocktail party, a VIP dinner and a performance of "A Christmas Carol". The dinner will be held in the Playhouse's rehearsal barn, lavishly transformed into a Victorian Christmas wonderland. Co-Chairs Suzanne and Bob Wright, Laurie Lister and Judd Burstein are being aided by a dedicated committee of volunteers. Honorary Chairs are Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman. Brian Williams and Bob Wright will serve as auctioneers during an extraordinary auction of one-of-a-kind items. This promises to be a festive, celebratory night, all net proceeds of which will go to Autism Speaks. Click here for a list of auction items (PDF). Click here for ticket information (PDF). For further information, please contact Liz Sabia at (914) 935-1462 or esabia@autismspeaks.org.
• CIBC World Markets Miracle Day
  December 6, 2006  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will be holding its annual CIBC World Markets Miracle Day – on that day, CIBC World Markets donates all trading commissions to children's charities designated by participating traders and fund managers. Since 2001, CIBC has donated over $125,000 to Autism Speaks, which has included a research partnership. You can help secure vital research funding by designating Autism Speaks as the recipient of the fees and commissions generated through your equity trading on Dec. 6. Encourage friends and colleagues to do the same. If you are interested in participating in Miracle Day 2006, or would like to recruit traders on Autism Speaks behalf, please contact Barry Haber, (888) 777-6227, ext. 42, or bhaber@autismspeaks.org.
   

• Cure Autism Now

• We are in a critical phase of our effort to pass the Combating Autism Act this year. Visit www.combatautism.org or Sign Up to Stay Active with the Combating Autism Act
• VH1 Classic has partnered with Def Leppard and Journey to auction off a custom, autographed motorbike. Click here for more information.

• Autism Resources Online: Cure Autism Now’s resource webpage is updated every week, with new resources and important information.
  New Resources This Week :: November 13, 2006 
  Family Participation: 40 studies posted   View all the studies

  • New York, NY Added 11/10
  • New York, NY Added 11/10
  • What You Need to Know – Safe Mind’s Brochure about the Flu vaccine
  • Living with Autism.  Article in LA Times: Special Friendship

• Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation

• The Foundation assists financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism (through nonprofit autism organizations), funds research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism, and serves as a clearinghouse and communication center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism. Click here for more info.

• Dan Marino

• Today's donation of time, money and dedication makes tomorrow's hopes, wishes and dreams a reality. Click here to find out how you can help.

• Unlocking Autism

• Unlocking Autism is committed to teaching community leaders how to grow the grass roots right in the neighborhoods where they are planted! We are introducing our Bloom Where You are Planted baseball t-shirts and bracelets that will serve to remind everyone that the Power of One begins at home. Get your shirt or bracelet today.
   

• Bancroft NeuroHealth

• Bancroft holds a variety of fundraising events during the year. You can help makes these events successful by attending, sponsoring, or making a contribution. Click here for more information on these and other giving opportunities.

• Autism Education Network

• The Autism Education Networks' Parents Directory is a matchmaking database that allows families to set up a password-protected biological profile. You can search by school district, county, regional center, age of child, diagnosis of your child and more. Click here for more info.

• Princeton Autism Technology

• Princeton Autism Technology is pursuing a Doug Flutie Jr Grant to provide distance learning resources to the Spanish speaking community.

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