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Walk for Autism - May 3rd, 2009
Biddeford
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bangor
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Important - How You Can Help
You can register and donate online using our secure online form.
If you prefer to register or donate using a printed form you can click here to download our Registration and Sponsor Sheet. If you are a corporation, you can click here to download our Corporate Sponsor Sheet.
Click here and download a Walk For Autism poster you can hang to help raise awareness for this important
fundraiser.
About The Walk For Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that strikes children sometime in the first three years of life and impacts the normal development of the brain in areas of cognition, social interaction and communication skills. Each child is affected differently and to varying degrees. According to recent studies, as many as one in every 150 children born today will be on the autistic spectrum. Autism is now the third most common developmental disorder—more common than Down Syndrome, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis. There is no known, proven cure for autism. Though various treatments may provide some individuals with relative relief, current research is limited due to a lack of available funds.
Autism Society of Maine was founded by a group of parents and professionals in 1976. ASM started as a grass roots organization and is now funded by DHHS and DOE. ASM is a chapter of Autism Society of America. It is our intention to use the proceeds from this event to fund our seventh summer camp for children with autism spectrum disorder, family retreat weekend, and our autism information specialist program. Please help us raise awareness of autism and how it affects individuals in our communities in Maine.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to support the Walk for Autism, please use our online sponsorship form or mail your donations to ASM, 72 B Main Street, Winthrop, ME 04364.
This event will happen rain or shine.