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e-Speaks || July 14, 2007
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Mexico Conference Outlines Opportunities, Challenges
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Autism Speaks to the World, an international congress organized to promote awareness, treatment services, and autism research throughout Mexico and the world, took place July 5 - 7 in Mexico City. More than a thousand scientists, clinicians, and members of the public gathered for three days of presentations which emphasized the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read more. For detailed recaps of the conference program by day, click here. For video archives of individual presentations, click here.
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Potomac Race/Walk is Largest Yet
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More than 2,000 people began their Fourth of July at Potomac Village in Maryland for the seventh annual Cure Autism Now/Autism Speaks 5k race/1k walk. Read more. On Sunday, July 22, the inaugural Ride Now DC comes to the Washington area. The Ride Now program, started in Chicago five years ago, unites motorcycle enthusiasts for a day of awareness, fundraising and celebration. Visit the Ride Now website for more information on upcoming events.
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Inaugural Nantucket Walk Kickoff is Whale of a Time
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Over 140 people turned out for the Inaugural Nantucket Walk Now for Autism kickoff on June 30 at The Whaling Museum in Nantucket. The walk takes place on August 25. Read more and see video highlights.
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No Summer Recess for Autism Speaks' Advocacy Team
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While Congress will soon go into recess for the summer, Autism Speaks' advocacy team is busily preparing for the second half of the 2007 legislative session. Take a look at our newly expanded government relations web pages, where you'll find updated information about Autism Speaks' legislative agenda and endorsements of other important bills affecting our community including the Mercury Free Vaccines Act of 2007 and the IDEA Full Funding Act. Your participation is critical to our efforts. To learn more about our advocacy activities and get involved or to sign up for special advocacy alerts click here. You can also share your thoughts about Autism Speaks' advocacy efforts on our message boards or contact a member of our government relations team.
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Donor Stories: Baylah Schwartz |
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Our latest donor story is a profile of Baylah Schwartz, a Florida grandmother who organized a team of volunteers to do holiday gift-wrapping to raise money for Autism Speaks. Read more. Plus, click here to read other donor stories, and here to donate to Autism Speaks.
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In Their Own Words: Gigi's House
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, the mother of a three-year-old boy with autism describes how her friend's new house, architecturally different from its more traditional neighbors, but magnificent in its own right, helped her see her son as exceptional. Read more.
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