Mattress Discounters and IRA are our Mix Makes A Difference Title Sponsors!
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Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks have merged to form one powerful voice for autism, and combined WALK NOW and Walk For Autism Research into a single program.
Reid is 4 ½ and only has 10 words that he uses consistently. He understands what people say, but he uses pictures to communicate what he wants. There’s minicomputers made by companies like (Vanguard & Dynovox) that will actually let him press a picture and the computer will speak the words out for him. However, those systems cost close to 7-8,000 and insurance won’t cover the cost so we are still waiting for that for him. We have him involved in sensory group sponsored by the Autism Center and soccer for special needs in our town, but the ability he has to communicate is frustrating in any environment.
Why Walk for Autism Research with Reid’s Renegades?
There is still so much to learn about why these children are affected with Autism and which treatments and therapies will provide the most for them. Walk for Autism Research is the signature fundraising event of Autism Speaks. Reid's Renegades is ready to raise some cash for Autism!
Click here to donate to Reid's Renegade's My Walk Donation.
Families First Parenting Programs builds positive relationships between parents and their children by educating both families and the professionals who serve them through inspiring, hands-on workshops. Our skilled workshop leaders stand beside parents and caregivers to lead them through the crucible of child rearing by transforming their experiences, doubts and fears into the knowledge and confidence they need to build positive discipline, communication, and self-esteem in families. Our training for professionals enhances their ability to better support and engage families. We help communities thrive by strengthening families first.
Families First serves over 4,500 parents and professionals annually through nearly 500 workshops and training sessions, 70% of which are delivered to low-income families and the people who support them.
To learn more about Families First or to get involved, please visit: www.families-first.org or call (617) 868-7687.
The Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port is a five-star cycling experience that takes place on Saturday, May 17. This will be the ninth Audi Best Buddies Challenge. Open to all ages and abilities the event, with a 100 or 20-mile bike ride, participation of celebrities and professional athletes, gourmet clambake and concert by The B-52s, has something for everyone.
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Since 1984, the Bank of America Championship has raised over $4.8 million for Nashawtuc Charities, which supports such charities as Emerson Hospital, Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley, The First Tee of Massachusetts golf programs, and many others. The 2008 Bank of America Championship returns to Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA June 16-22, featuring some of the greatest golfers of all time. Call (877) 559-GOLF or visit www.bankofamericachampionship.com for more information.
A typical family spends over $500 for back-to-school supplies and clothes. For many families, even the most basic supplies are out of reach. You can help. Sponsor a child's backpack for $10. With your support today, we can get thousands of children off to a good start this school year.
The more you give, the more children we can help!
- $10=1 child
- $100=10 children
- $300=a classroom
- $1,000=100 children
For more information please visit
www.cradlestocrayons.org
Ira gives $45,000 scholarship to Lowell girl
A dozen years from now, when Julia Prestipino starts looking at colleges, she won't have to worry too much about cost. The Ira Motor Group of Danvers recently donated $45,000 to a scholarship fund for 5-year-old Julia. A resident of Lowell, she is the daughter of Michael Prestipino, who worked for Ira until he died in October.
In 2003, Prestipino was paralyzed in a motor vehicle accident. He began working at Ira in 2005 despite the disability. His co-workers remember his tenacity, candor and sense of humor. They also remember how his daughter, Julia, played quietly beside his desk when Prestipino came in to make follow-up phone calls on his days off. Prestipino won several sales awards at Ira.
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Why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? Because everyone deserves a lifetime. And you deserve to know more about the Breast Cancer 3-Day, an amazing life-changing event that’s coming to Boston August 15-August 17, 2008. Call 800-996-3DAY or visit www.The3Day.org to receive a free Informational DVD. That’s 800-996-3DAY or The3Day.org.
Join us in Caring for Kids
• Serving over 40,000 children
across the Commonwealth;
• 8,000 children in foster care;
• 2,500 children in residential
care and group home settings;
• 30,000 children who live
with their families, who
are receiving DSS services.
Click HERE for more info
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