Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Happy Friday and Happy Rosh Hashana. A quick little summary on the 7th Annual Rally for Autism. We had a slightly warm but beautiful day! Over 900 people attended and over 600 people registered for the Run/Walk. The kids LOVED the Fun Fair and the giant inflatables. Our overall winner was Mike Egle. Judy Budge and Family collected the most donations and to date we have netted over $15,000!!!!! Visit rallyforautism.com for a few pictures with a lot more coming soon! And come join our race team to help our event continue to grow! Here are a few upcoming events... VOLUNTEERS needed to do a street corner can collection for the Autism Society. Locations to be selected in Gurnee/Grayslake/Libertyville area...I need at least 12 volunteers to promise to come out and help - you can help on a Friday or Saturday. Once I have a few volunteers I will schedule a date with the City. Wednesday 9/23 Asperger's Support Group at WSRA Building. 7-9 p.m. The Autism support group will meet on October 8th at the same location. ASA's and AMC's Sensory Friendly Films continue the next two weekends (9/19 and 9/26) with " Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs " continuing the Autism Society's partnership with AMC Theaters for sensory friendly movies. Show time is 10:00 a.m. at these locations: AMC Northbrook Court, 1525 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, AMC Barrington 175 Studio Drive, South Barrington AMC Cantera 30, 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville The next S.F.F. showings are: October 17th " Where the Wild Things Are " November 21st " A Christmas Carol " December 5 " Planet 51 " 10/17 is the 32nd Annual Autism Society conference in Arlington Heights. Speakers include Dr. Tim Wahlberg, Ekis, Kennedy and Dr. Anju Usman. Register at _www.autismillinois.www_ (http://www.autismillinois.org) The Autism Society is also seeking candidates for 9 member-elected Board positions. See _www.autismillinois.org_ (http://www.autismillinois.org) . Deadline for application is September 30th so don't delay! Have a great weekend! L. President - Autism Society - Northeast Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Happy Friday and Happy Rosh Hashana. A quick little summary on the 7th Annual Rally for Autism. We had a slightly warm but beautiful day! Over 900 people attended and over 600 people registered for the Run/Walk. The kids LOVED the Fun Fair and the giant inflatables. Our overall winner was Mike Egle. Judy Budge and Family collected the most donations and to date we have netted over $15,000!!!!! Visit rallyforautism.com for a few pictures with a lot more coming soon! And come join our race team to help our event continue to grow! Here are a few upcoming events... VOLUNTEERS needed to do a street corner can collection for the Autism Society. Locations to be selected in Gurnee/Grayslake/Libertyville area...I need at least 12 volunteers to promise to come out and help - you can help on a Friday or Saturday. Once I have a few volunteers I will schedule a date with the City. Wednesday 9/23 Asperger's Support Group at WSRA Building. 7-9 p.m. The Autism support group will meet on October 8th at the same location. ASA's and AMC's Sensory Friendly Films continue the next two weekends (9/19 and 9/26) with " Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs " continuing the Autism Society's partnership with AMC Theaters for sensory friendly movies. Show time is 10:00 a.m. at these locations: AMC Northbrook Court, 1525 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, AMC Barrington 175 Studio Drive, South Barrington AMC Cantera 30, 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville The next S.F.F. showings are: October 17th " Where the Wild Things Are " November 21st " A Christmas Carol " December 5 " Planet 51 " 10/17 is the 32nd Annual Autism Society conference in Arlington Heights. Speakers include Dr. Tim Wahlberg, Ekis, Kennedy and Dr. Anju Usman. Register at _www.autismillinois.www_ (http://www.autismillinois.org) The Autism Society is also seeking candidates for 9 member-elected Board positions. See _www.autismillinois.org_ (http://www.autismillinois.org) . Deadline for application is September 30th so don't delay! Have a great weekend! L. President - Autism Society - Northeast Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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