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e-Speaks || April 21, 2007
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Please be sure to add Autism Speaks (contactus@autismspeaks.org) to your address book or safe sender list in order to insure our e-mail is delivered to your inbox (not sent to bulk or junk folders). If you have any questions or comments, please hit "reply" or send an e-mail to contactus@autismspeaks.org.
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Congress Spotlights Autism; Key Bill in Pa.; View Video
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On Tuesday, the “Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act” was introduced in the House of Representatives. The same day, the Senate heard testimony from Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright (shown at near right, with actor Brad Whitford), urging full funding for the 2006 Combating Autism Act.
Click to view video
of Wright's testimony. Plus, email to support the EPIAA and email to support the CAA, or read more on these developments. Also, on Wednesday, in a historic move, the Pennsylvania Legislature introduced a landmark insurance coverage measure. Learn more or view video highlights of the event.
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Celebrity, NASCAR Auctions Raise Funds for Autism
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Two online fundraiser auctions – one involving celebrity-signed clothing, the other sports star paraphernalia – are underway as part of Autism Awareness month. The “Clothes Off Our Back” auction features shirts with footprints and signatures of entertainment industry stars and others. Find out how to bid for "Clothes Off Our Back." A second auction features items from NASCAR drivers and other well-known sports figures. Find out how to bid for items in the NASCAR auction.
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Judith Ripka Autism Bracelet on Sale
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Get your own new, limited-edition autism awareness bracelet for Mother's Day, made for Autism Speaks by award-winning jewelry designer Judith Ripka. The bracelet is sterling silver and 18-karat gold.
Find out more
or
buy one now
at our
online store.
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Still Time to Support Autism Speaks at Toys "R" Us
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Visit
www.Toysrus.com/AutismSpeaks
or your local Toys "R" Us store before May 4 to make a donation to Autism Speaks. As part of April's Autism Awareness Month, Toys "R" Us and the Toys "R" Us Children's Fund have launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to support autism research, awareness and advocacy efforts. You can also find a copy of the "Ten Toys That Speak to Autism" either online or in the store. Plus, read about one Toys "R" Us employee and his family's experience with autism.
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U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Run for Autism Speaks
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Show your support for our troops serving in Iraq by supporting their 5K run for Autism Speaks. On Sunday, April 29, Air Force men and women of the 438th Air Expeditionary Group Top 5 Organization, currently deployed in the western deserts of the Anbar Province in Iraq, will support Autism Speaks by holding the 2007 Autism Awareness 5K Fun Run on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
Visit the Autism Speaks site for more information and to make a donation.
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Network Online, and Bring Dollars to Autism Speaks
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DailyStrength.org, a free online health-focused social networking community, is showing its support during Autism Awareness month by donating proceeds from its membership drive to Autism Speaks. DailyStrength is giving $1 for every new member invited to join during the month of April and is happy to be able to support Autism Speaks and its important efforts.
Join the DailyStrength.org autism community.
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