FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Cavanaugh
Autism Society of NC – Mecklenburg County Chapter
PHONE: (704) 598-3933
E-MAIL: aafcoordinator@asncmeck.org
Autism Society Local Chapter Announces Autism Aware Fare Event April 20th
CHARLOTTE, NC – The annual "Autism Aware Fare" held by the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County Chapter (ASNC-MCC ) will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. On that day, participating area restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds for the benefit of area children and adults with autism.
The event, which was first held in 2002, is the main fundraiser for ASNC-MCC and funds local chapter activities including over $24,000 in grants to support local teachers who serve students with autism. It is also a means of communicating with and educating the community about autism. In addition to donating proceeds, participating restaurants will display posters and table toppers with information about autism. The group's event web site, www.autismawarefare.org, has more information including locations and times of participating restaurants as well as a list of sponsors.
"We understand that this is a tough economic climate for raising money," says Nancy Nestor, Chapter President. "But between teacher grants and support for area families, the autism community has come to rely on the funds generated by this event. Plus it’s the only time we go to the community for help all year. And they always respond so graciously."
Autism, or ASD, is a neurological disorder for which there is no known cause or cure. It now affects 1 out of 110 children and impacts language and social development as well as the ability to adapt to change. Frequently these difficulties require years of speech therapy or prevent any language development at all.
The Autism Society of North Carolina – Mecklenburg County chapter is a non-profit local affiliate of the Autism Society of North Carolina. For information on Autism Aware Fare, contact John Cavanaugh at 704-598-3933 or visit www.autismawarefare.org.
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