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e-Speaks || March 17, 2007

Please be sure to add Autism Speaks (contactus@...) to your address book or safe sender list in order to insure our e-mail is delivered to your inbox (not sent to bulk or junk folders). If you have any questions or comments, please hit "reply" or send an e-mail to contactus@.... Working Together On February 5, Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now (CAN) completed their merger, bringing together the two leading autism advocacy organizations in the United States. We are pleased today to welcome readers of CAN Connections to Autism Speaks' e-speaks and hope you will enjoy reading how we are all working together to solve the puzzle of autism.

NFL Kickoff for a Cure II Raises over $2.1 Million

On March 14, over 800 guests gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City for Kickoff for a Cure, an evening to benefit Autism Speaks and The Gillen Brewer School. The event was hosted by the NFL. The evening's honorees were Pro Football Hall of Famer Gifford; Jimmy Lee, vice chairman, JP Chase & Co.; Weldon, chairman and CEO of and ; and Zygi Wilf, owner and chairman of the Minnesota Vikings. Read more. Plus, view a photo gallery from the event.

Spring Walk Now for Autism Season Kicks Off

The 2007 Autism Speaks walk season kicked off in Miami on Feb.11, with over 8,000 participants walking in Key Biscayne. The walk marked the first event of the newly combined "Walk Now for Autism" program, following the merger between Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks. Read more about the 2007 walks. Plus, see a complete list of the Walk Now for Autism events. And find links to "Why We Walk" essays and photo galleries here.

Current Treatment Research Funding Exceeds $9 Million

From 2005 to 2007, Autism Speaks, NAAR and CAN committed $9.1 million to treatment research grants. This funding includes pharmacological, medical, and behavioral intervention research as well as studies into new technologies and better tools for intervention and treatment. Learn details about the funded research. Plus, read a guide to understanding the initial findings of the Autism Genome Project.

Public Behavior - What Do You Think?

We asked you to share your stories about how others respond to typical autism behaviors, whether acts of kindness or of fear and misunderstanding, and to let us know your favorite coping mechanisms. Here are some of your responses. Please email us with more.

VH1 Classic and MTV Rock Autism

VH1 Classic will launch a new initiative geared towards raising awareness about autism. The "Rock Autism" campaign will kick off with a music star-studded public service announcement to mark the start of Autism Awareness Month, and will also include news segments on the cable channel and fundraising programs that will benefit Autism Speaks. Read more. Plus, on Sunday, Mar. 18, tune-in as MTV's 'Real Life' series broadcasts an episode featuring the stories of three teenagers on the autism spectrum. Get details.

Toys 'R' Us Launches In-Store Campaign

On March 18, Toys “R” Us and the Toys “R” Us Children's Fund will kick off a nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks. Through May 4, all 586 Toys “R” Us stores across the country will accept cash donations to support Autism Speaks in its efforts to help solve the puzzle of autism, and online shoppers will be able to contribute via the web. Read more.

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