Why I Mentor Individuals with Autism & Special Needs
"I wanted to help individuals who felt alone." When I first found out I had autism at 11 1/2, I often wished I had a role model to look up to who was on the autism spectrum. There were so [...]
Tim Tebow to Host Special Needs Prom in 2016
Thanks to the Tim Tebow Foundation, churches across 47 states and 6 countries will participate in the Night to Shine Prom. This program which initiated this year will host more than 7,000 guests for teenagers ages 15 and above as [...]
Giants Star Advocates to Help People Like his Brother with Autism
J.T. Thomas is not only a starting linebacker for the New York Giants but an advocate for our special needs community! Thomas who started his career with the Chicago Bears has always wanted to be a role model for others [...]
Carolina Panthers Star Goes the Extra Mile for Fan with Autism’s Birthday!
WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC Carolina Panthers defensive lineman and NFC's 2014 Defensive Player of the Year did something special for a 21-year-old fan with autism for her birthday. Jessica Hayes dream was to meet [...]
NFL Selects Boy with Autism as Finalist to Attend Superbowl 50!
Shariff Williams' parents were told by experts that he would never talk or walk due to his severe autism and Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis. Today at the age of 9 though Shariff is dominating the football field with his twin brother. [...]
Philadelphia Eagles Meet Young Boy with Autism Who Loves Football
Timothy Mashburn, a 12-year-old boy with autism was featured on the NFL Network for his inspiring story. Mashburn went to a Play60 event which was hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles called Huddle Up for Autism and after the experience became [...]
A Letter to the Seattle Seahawks Who Are Supporting Our Autism Community!
Dear Seattle Seahawks, I've been following what you've been doing in the autism community for the past several years now. It all started when I learned that Mr. John Schneider, your general manager has a son named Ben who’s on [...]
10 Celebrity Dads Who Have A Child With Autism
With over 3.5 million Americans currently on the autism spectrum, more and more celebrity parents in our community have come out about having a child with autism. Not only have these dads took action to make a difference in their [...]
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