For anyone who got an email from me today, I'm sorry - but this post is just a big olde repeat. However, it does give you another chance to participate. Here we go: on June 8th I will be participating in the 4th Annual Walk Now For Autism, in support of Autism Speaks. The money raised from this event will provide vital funds for autism research and also be used to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of this complex disorder. I registered the other day, but my donation box was sitting empty as I had not done any self-promotion. So tonight I solicited friends and family via email to pledge me in the Walk For Autism. And, as an extra bonus - I'm going to shamelessly do the same right here, right now.
In this modern age, donating couldn't be easier - below is a link to my my page on the walk website and donations can be made securely by clicking on 'make a donation online' and following the directions. I have been told that donations can be made from Canada, the US of A and Europe. Autism Speaks Canada is a registered charity and all donations $20 and over will be provided with a tax receipt within 6 weeks of the walk. The website can be a little slow, so please be patient. Here's the link to my personal fundraising page. So please, click to donate or click to check out how I'm doing. By participating in the walk it means that I will be waking up early on a Sunday morning and engaging in physical activity. Outdoors! With no videogame controller attached! Certainly, that alone is a valid reason to lend your support.
While Autism Speaks is not the autism organization that I work for [that would be this website - please check it out to see what we are up to]. However, they do worthwhile work that is a bit different from what Geneva Centre does. And, as always - please feel free to pass this information along as so many people know someone who has been affected by autism.
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