Once again let me remind all of you about several opportunities to help yourselves and the autism community! In this time of massive state program cuts private organizations need your help more than ever. Pick a fundraiser or two to attend to help out ASI or the Northeast IL Chapter! And ASA's national conference in our backyard is a once in a generation opportunity....I highly recommend attending!
And although a budget has been passed, please remember that there is never a bad time to contact your legislators and tell them how they need to improve supports to the autism community!
July 22-25 Pheasant Run - St. Charles, IL
2009 Autism Society National Conference
see autism-society.org for full schedule
And I am pretty sure they are having a sensory friendly showing of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince too!
Sunday 7/26 11 a.m. Game Time 2:00 p.m.
Kane County Cougars -Geneva, IL
Autism Day at the Kane County Cougars!
see kccougars.com and autismillinois.org
This is a fun and low-key event...smaller crowds...every seat is great...easy in and out...and bring your loved ones with autism - you will be among friends!
July 27-29th
Jewel Shop N Share for ASI
See autismillinois.org to download a coupon!
I know you get these from so many groups...but there is no easier way to help out ASI so please print out and USE the coupons...and tell your friends!
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 6:30-10:00pm
A Night at the Races
Maywood Park Racetrack 8600 West North Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois
Maywood Park Racetrack 8600 West North Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois
$40 admission includes Valet Parking and fabulous buffet dinner
Cash Raffle tickets available (winner need not be present) / basket raffles at the event!
see autismillinois.org
I LOVE this event... incredible up close view of the finish line, easy betting, and fantastic buffet food!
August 15th - 9:00 race/walk start
Rally for Autism 5K Run/Walk
Libertyville, IL
see rallyforautism.com or register online at signmeup.com/63319
Our 7th annual event - whether you are a competitive runner or want to enjoy a walk in a beautiful forest preserve please join us. And new this year - expanded activities for the kids with a Fun Fair from Fun Services Inc.!
Saturday, September 12th All Day Event
Hope Ride for Autism to benefit the Autism Society of Illinois
Hope Ride for Autism to benefit the Autism Society of Illinois
Starts at Woodstock Harley Davidson
and ends at Lions Park in Waterman.
and ends at Lions Park in Waterman.
Get on your leather and fire up those hogs! Take a fun ride with hundreds of bikers all for a fantastic cause! Ending in Waterman IL for an afternoon of family fun!
And I almost forgot the Hope For All Golf Outing August 10 in Hawthorn Woods
visit hopeforallfoundation.org
thanks!
Eric