Walking for Autism

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

On April 17, 2010 I will be participating in a 5K Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help find a cure for autism. Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 110 children born today. My nephew Matthew has Aspergers and my friend Sharlyn's grandson was diagnosed with autism at age 3. 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.

If you would like to support me in my walk, please go to 2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Lehigh Valley - General Donation

TIA.

[IreneLF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close IreneLF]

Pat, I appreciate your walking.
I have no direct connection but have several friends whose children have Aspergers and I am donating with not only you but them in mind. Happy to support your cause
Hope the weather is nice.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Thanks, Irene. I sincerely appreciate your donation. I have been amazed by the generosity of my timeshare friends.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

You are generous to take on the commitment. I hope you raise a lot of $ for this worthy cause, and I'm also sending wishes for good weather and a big turnout along with my donation.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Good luck, Pat! I did an autism walk a few years ago and every donation was really exciting. Some of my friends could only give a few dollars, and I appreciated those donations so much because I knew they really came from the heart. Have a good walk, and thanks for your generosity.

[rikkis_playpen Diamond Club Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close rikkis_playpen]

Thank you for doing this.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

You have my support Pat

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Thank you all for your support and donations. It means a lot to me and the families affected by autism.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Pat - I hope you have sunny skies for your walk tomorrow.....

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

I have a daughter with autism and have donated to the Walk for many years now. I hope that someday there will be a cure - or at least better treatments and preventions. Thank you for taking your time to support Autism research. May you have a sunny, warm (not too hot) day.
For those of you who have a child or family member with autism, consider signing up for the Interactive Autism Network. The information you submit is confidential and may help provide researchers with more clues about better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent autism. Here's a link to the site for more information: IAN Project.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Unfortunately it's supposed to be rainy, cool and windy tomorrow so I'll dress warm and wear a windbreaker with a hood to keep me dry.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Your good wishes must have worked. The sun is shining with no rain clouds in sight!

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Your good wishes must have worked. The sun is shining with no rain clouds in sight!

Wonderful, we have the leftovers of a rainy night..... we will bw thinking of you - thanks again.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Good luck Pat!!! So glad to hear the sun is shinning!

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

Happy sunny walking.