Let the good times roll!

The Autism Speaks Southern California Chapter invites you to this year’s Blue Jean Benefit on Wednesday, October 23 at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City.

This casual, fun-filled event will be highlighted by signature cocktails, LA’s best food trucks tasting, bowling, and an enticing live auction. This year, we will be honoring Lisa Katz, Co-President, Scripted Programming NBC Entertainment, for her dedication and support for the Autism Speaks mission.

Join us and the LA Autism Speaks community to help raise funds to fuel research, advocacy, programs and services that support people with autism and their families.

So, put on your blue jeans and denim accessories and plan for a lively, fun and inspirational evening. It is an event you will not want to miss!

Event Details
Wednesday, October 23

Pinz Bowling Center
12655 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Agenda:
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Doors Open
• Outdoor Cocktail
• LA’s Best Food Truck Tasting

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Program
• Bowling Festivities
• Live Auction

Honoree

Lisa Katz
Co-President Scripted Programs, NBC Entertainment

In recognition of her profound efforts to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow, Autism Speaks is proud to honor Lisa Katz with the 2019 Luminary Award. 

Past Honorees

Jeff Apploff
Harry Topping
Steven Grossman
Skip Kessall

Event Chair

Chuck Saftler
National Autism Speaks Board Member

Since his son Jackson’s diagnosis in 2001, Chuck has worked tirelessly, both personally and professionally, to improve the understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Through television, he has helped increase awareness of the autism community and has served on the Autism Speaks Board for 15 years.   

Event Co-Chair

Anna Innis
National Manager US Sales and Community Affairs, Air Canada 

Anna is proud to join forces with Autism Speaks for her son, who is 13 years old, and for all that don’t have a champion. Aligned with Autism Speaks, Anna believes that each person is unique with valued abilities and no one should be marginalized. She joins Autism Speaks with energy and hope of shaping a future that integrates people with Autisms into the workplace and community that is both productive and fulfilling.

From lobster to paella to mac and cheese, this will definitely not be a rubber chicken, charity event. The following food truck vendors are preparing delicious dining.

Autism Speaks is proud to highlight the abilities of individuals with autism by employing the following Southern California companies throughout this event:

For more information please contact Ric Maddox at SouthernCA@autismspeaks.org or (323) 297-4718.