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Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday TCPalm Sonny’s BBQ conducted an open call for fans to nominate their favorite nonprofit for a chance to win the grand prize of $10000. Source: Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
Port St. Lucie boy on the Autism spectrum just wants friends to show up at his birthday party
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – A Port St. Lucie boy says all he wants for his birthday is a friend. His mother said he has Asperger’s and has been bullied at school. Now, she’s working with a non-profit to ensure people show up at a big birthday bash! I asked William Morales what his biggest…
Riders raise money for autism in 13th Annual Ride for Autism
Saturday was a beautiful day for a bike ride and to cheer on the folks in the Ride for Autism Michigan. This is an event that was near and dear to the heart of our former co-anchor Ron Savage, who passed away earlier this year. This year, FOX 2’s Amy Lange attended in his place….
Meet ‘The Mutants’: The students who wear their autism with pride
Between about 8:00am and 9:00am they amble into the classroom at Aquinas College, in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood. Chris Varney, founder of the I CAN Network, greets each student as they arrive for their fortnightly mentoring session.By the time the class starts, about 15 Mutants have assembled. If you’re worried by the name, don’t…
Boy raising funds, awareness for autism in honor of brother
In honor of his little brother, a local boy continues his efforts to raise funds and awareness for autism. This Saturday is the second annual Ryan’s Prayer of Hope and Healing for Autism Walk in Follansbee. 8th grader Jason Polgar started the organization to raise money for iPads with a communication app to help kids…
Officer goes viral for comforting boy with autism
Police officer Chris Scott has made waves for sitting down with Kyson Baler, a nonverbal autistic 9-year-old. Source: Officer goes viral for comforting boy with autism
SoCal man helps raise $20K for Lyft driver with cancer
A local man helped raise more than $20,000 for a Lyft driver he just met – a single mother battling cervical cancer while raising a son with autism. Source: SoCal man helps raise $20K for Lyft driver with cancer
Stand-up comedian opens Edmonton audience’s eyes to autism
Micheal McCreary, autistic comedian, sits down with Postmedia journalist Claire Theobald to talk about life, autism and comedy. Source: Stand-up comedian opens Edmonton audience’s eyes to autism
Mom’s Plea for Acceptance for Son With Autism
“You’re creating the bullies of the future,” she said. Source: Mom’s Plea for Acceptance for Son With Autism
“Sensory-friendly Santa” helps children with autism and other special needs
A special event to help children with autism and other special needs. Children were able to connect with Santa this holiday season, with a Christmas experience of their very own. Parents and children gathered at Southridge Mall Sunday morning to take part in a sensory-friendly program. First Snowfall Of The Season Hits SE WisconsinThe event provided…
Surfers Healing helps autistic children to shine
e curve of Spencer’s smile partners with the curl of the waves as they crest over the edges of the surfboard he’s standing on.The hand on his back lets go, leaving the tiniest space between, as Spencer balances his legs and rides to shore. After a team of high-fives with his three volunteers from Surfers…
