2009 Autism Walk
As many of you know, I hold one charity very close to my heart. My oldest son Ethan is autistic and both Beth and I do everything we can to support him. So I am asking you to help us support Autism Speaks. Most of you know that this is an annual event for us. Along with other parents, grandparents, friends, relatives and peers of people with Autism we walk. We will be walking on October 18th at Suffolk Downs in Boston.
I am participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for autism. Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.
Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise money to help fund essential research. You can donate to Walk Now for Autism and/or join my team online using the links at the bottom of this page. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form located on my page or send me a check made out to Autism Speaks.
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Autism Speaks 501 (C)(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938
Matching gift program: Many companies provide their employees with matching gifts. Please consult your employer on its matching gift guidelines and attach matching gift forms accordingly.
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Autism Speaks
Please help me reach my goal by making a donation. You can make a donation online using the link below or visit www.walknowforautism.org/greaterboston and enter my name (Matthew Vance) in the “Support a Walker” section under Donate on the top of the page. You can also use the donation form located on my page to mail a check; please make checks payable to Autism Speaks and mail to:
Autism Speaks
5455 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
And if you can’t donate there is a great way you can help. Please forward this email to at least 10 people. Even if they don’t know me, with 1 in 150 children being diagnosed, they might know an autistic child.
Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.
Matt
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