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About my nonprofit:
Autism Society of America Albany Chapter
The mission of the Albany Chapter of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities and to improve the quality of life for people on the autism spectrum and their families...
The mission of the Albany Chapter of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities and to improve the quality of life for people on the autism spectrum and their families so they can be fully participating, included members of their communities. We do this through; advocacy, public awareness, education, compassionate support, and research related to autism.
The Albany ASA supports families across eleven counties in New York State whose lives have been touched by autism. The chapter provides educational seminars and materials, support groups, and we maintain a web site at www.albanyautism.org. For our members we offer conference stipends, family events, and a lending library.
One of the major goals for the Albany Chapter ASA is to open a resource center "The Autism House". This center will become the hub for the autism community and will provide resources, education, and recreation.
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Fundraising target:
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$500
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So far I have raised:
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$501.00
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Welcome!
This year marks my second as Co-Chair for this wonderful event. As you may know, Dan and I have made Autism our cause and we are both very passionate about it. Currently, we are both Officers of our Local Chapter of the Autism Society of America. We have great visions of what we can accomplish for the Autism Community in our region.
"Everybody has a Dream" . . . we dreamed we could have a Walk for Autism . . . and the first one was a great success! Now, we have a dream to open a local Autism Resource Center. Please help us accomplish this goal.
Take a look at my daughter Emily, now 12, pictured on the left. Blonde hair, blue eyes and a beautiful smile! She's an angel. I fondly refer to her as "my perpetual two year old." It's true! Only now, she's in the body of a 12 year old. I also tell people that if life could be one eternal car ride, Emily would be so happy. She loves her car rides! However, life is often not what we wish it to be.
There's another side to Emily that people don't always see. It's the challenging and frustrating side. These challenges are what motivate and inspire Dan and me to try to improve the lives of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Won't you please join us?
Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
Regards,
Elaine Hickey
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