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I am so very excited to be a part of the 8th Annual Albany Autism Society's Walk & 5K Run, again this year. This is a cause that is very important to me.
Please come join me on September 17 2011, in Central Park, Schenectady, NY. We will have so much fun!
This event is full of energy and you are guaranteed to meet a lot of great people and me! Come out and join in the festivities!
Date: September 17th, 2011
Time: 7:30 Run Registration
8:00 Race Begins
9:30 Opening Ceremonies and walk registration
10:00 Walk begins
Stick around for music, food, and a great time!
Location: Schenectady Central Park
Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Location:Schenectady, New York
Please join Team Bocker,
Woofs & Licks,
Bocker
Team Bocker is back and is ready to make the 8th Annual Walk & 5KRun for Autism even better this year! Team Bocker 2010 raised $2,900.00! WOO-HOO! Team Bocker 2011 is ready to come together to try to surpass last years total! Our buddy Bocker is back as our Team Leader. He is one very caring Labradoodle, who is always willing to lend a helping paw! He and the rest of our amazing team are ready to make it happen!
Go Team Bocker!
For more more information on Bocker please visit his website http://www.bocker.tv Bocker’s Doodleand and his Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/bocker
Here is some information about Autism:
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2007). Roughly translated, this means as many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. And this number is on the rise.
Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, the ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.
Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family, and any child. And although the overall incidence of autism is consistent around the globe, it is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls.