As noted on the Northeast Illinois Chapter website, Thursday's meeting is canceled as I prepare for the 7th annual Rally for Autism. The 5K Run/Walk Rally is this Saturday August 15th...race starts at 9:00 a.m. but registration opens at 7:00 a.m. There is still plenty of room to participate or volunteer! Just let me know!

 

We do have some last minute needs - again let me know if you can help!

 

-card tables

-donations of fruit (oranges and bananas are preferred)

-hot dogs / brats / sausages and buns

-cases of soda - any type/brand

-water and ice

-paper cups/plates/napkins

-a portable boom box

 

Businesses or families can sponsor the following items!

    a water station ($50) - SOLD OUT

    awards ($75) - 8 available

    toilets ($100) - 6 available

    fun fair ($100) - 5 available

    timing for 100 runners ($150) - 5 available

    50 t-shirts ($150) - 12 available

 

And we have 2 spots left for autism-related vendors in our resource tent!

 

You can register online at www.signmeup.com/63319 until noon on Friday - after that just show up Saturday morning and we will get you all set up!

 

I look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday!

 

Eric