A good friend of mine has a daughter that was recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. She sent me an email to let me know about the Walk Now for Autism event on November 8th, 2008.
As I read over all the stories on the official site, I wonder why can’t we figure out the cause behind autism? When will we get to a point where no more parents have to hear the words “your child is autistic“?
Think about everyone in your circle of friends. Chances are you know someone who is affected by this as the statistics are alarming:
“Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in 1 in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The diagnosis of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.”
Please considering supporting this cause. Here is the link to my friend’s page. Her daughter is the same age as my son.
Visit the Walk for Autism site to find out when this event is coming to your town. It is your chance for fitness and a great cause all wrapped up in one.
We can do it gang.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm 1
Thanks for the link – looks like D.C. is coming up in the beginning of November.
I also wonder why no one has figured out the cause of so many cases being diagnosed…really alarming.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 12:51 pm 2
Thank you for the link. What a great cause to support.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm 3
Thanks for the links. It is a GREAT cause. My family is walking this weekend for a Children’s Cancer charity. I am so glad that there are so many opportunities for us “little” people to help take on these horrible things that face so many families!
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September 2nd, 2008 at 1:44 pm 4
Having kids at school, and being there on a semi-regular basis, I’m alarmed at how many children there are with autism. Thanks for the link.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm 5
great link for a great cause. good job on spreading awareness
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September 2nd, 2008 at 4:00 pm 6
Thank you thank you thank you! I’m a mom of two kids with Autism, so THANK YOU for doing this! (We have done the walk where we live, and it is wonderful.)
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am 7
Workout Mommy, I love you! Thank you so much for spreading the word about the walk. Families really do need answers and Autism Speaks is doing an incredible job in conducting research as well as providing support
As the mom of a beautiful, beautiful, juicy, intelligent, non-verbal little boy who struggles every day with autism, I cannot tell you how uplifitng it is to read your post and to see the supportive response from your readers.
Thank you for being part of our solution!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 pm 8
I am going to contribute…such an important cause. Thanks for the post!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm 9
thanks for raising more awareness. I have several friends who are affected by it. We need to continue to research and not let it go away with silence.
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September 9th, 2008 at 6:20 pm 10
I’ll be signing up for the October 11th walk in St. Louis.
Thanks for the info.
September 9th, 2008 at 6:20 pm 11
I’ll be signing up for the October 11th walk in St. Louis.
Thanks for the info.
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September 14th, 2008 at 9:02 pm 12
Thanks for the information. Autism Speaks does a wonderful job. It’s so important for them to get the resources to continue their work.
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