May Community Events Raise Over $70,000
Community fundraising events continue to be a success, as a concert in Alexandria, Va. and a race/walk in Amherst, Mass. raise more than $70,000 for Autism Speaks.
On May 3, more than 250 University of Massachusetts students and members of the community took to a pondside field on campus to walk and race as part of the first annual “U Were, U Are, U Speak Autism SpeaksU 5K Race/3K Walk” benefiting Autism Speaks. The event was coordinated by Sigma Delta Tau Sorority and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. The runners and walkers raised over $23,000 for Autism Speaks, making the event the largest student-run philanthropic event on campus. Lazer 99.3FM provided entertainment as participants gathered prior to the
More than 250 students and community members participated in the event.
event and the University of Massachusetts cheerleaders led the walk. Read more and view photos
here.
On Tuesday evening, May 5, the National Chamber Players performed a concert in Alexandria, Va. to benefit Autism Speaks. Master cellist James Lee led a group of performers from the DC-based National Symphony Orchestra in a brilliant performance of Felix Mendelssohn's Octet in E-Flat Major for Strings, Op. 20. This second annual benefit concert, organized by local supporters Nelson and Michele Carbonell, raised $47,000 for Autism Speaks. Students at the
Members of the National Symphony during their performance
170-year old Episcopal High School, the concert venue, raised additional funds for Autism Speaks earlier through a student vs. faculty basketball game.
All reported fundraising totals are "to-date" - events are still raising money and the sites are still accepting donations. The next event, the Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good!® Sour Cream Dips & Cheese will be held on May 31 in Dover, Del.
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to find an Autism Speaks event near you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enjoy watching the PGA? Experience it in person by attending the 2009 PGA Tour Play-Offs for the FedExCup from August 27-30 at the spectacular Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey while supporting Autism Speaks. The Barclays and “Tickets Fore Charity” will donate 100% of ticket sale proceeds to charity, with 75% going to Autism Speaks and 25% going to The First Tee. Don't miss this unique opportunity to support Autism Speaks while enjoying a fabulous event in an exclusive setting! For information and to purchase tickets
click here.
Autism Speaks' Chicago marathon team has 10 positions remaining for those interested in the race on October 11. Whether you already have a race number and want to run with a team, or you are looking to get into the race, we are the charity for you! To download the application to run, please
click here.
For the third year, Autism Speaks is honored to be selected to host a team for the ING NYC Marathon on
November 1. Autism Speaks is the only autism charity selected to have a team in the marathon making this the sole opportunity to run the NYC Marathon for the autism community. This year, 125 individuals will train, fundraise, and run for the cause. To date, our elite Autism Speaks runners have raised over $390,000 for Autism Speaks – increasing the pace of autism research with every dollar. If you want to find out more about joining the team,
click here.
Space is limited and the deadline is May 25.
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