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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 well as adults have disabilities such as autism and down-syndrome among others. As reported by […]
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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 ever since he was a rookie. In a NJ.com exclusive, Thomas mentions his wanting to
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Did you know Bruce Springsteen has helped support our autism community in the past? This event he attended in particular was one of my favorites from him. In 2009 while working as an intern at Autism Speaks I got to experience Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Seinfeld teaming up for the 5th Concert for Autism Speaks
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Dear Will Smith, When I was a kid I had to go out of district to help me receive supports to help succeed due to my challenges with autism. I wasn’t very comfortable with the transition but something that helped was when I first started watching reruns of your hit-show ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’.
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Dear LeBron James, I’ve always believed that random acts of kindness can go a long way in this world. The act of kindness I am writing to you about is when you made the night of Aaron Miller, a Special Olympics MVP, who was a special guest at one of your road games against the
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Ellen DeGeneres is known for going above and beyond on The Ellen Degeneres Show for her guests and this time was no exception. Sarah Kardonsky, a high school teenager asked Michael Logano, a teenager with autism to go to their school’s prom. She even found a way to get the NY Jets to help her
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“As a former camp counselor, I know how a positive camp experience can transform a child’s life. My dream is that children of all abilities will have an opportunity to experience the magic of the outdoors.” – Zac Brown Band The Camp is called Camp Southern Ground and is located in Fayetteville, Georgia. I’m so
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In 2013, I stumbled upon a Youtube video featuring Sarah Moretti, a young girl with autism who absolutely LOVES Tom Hanks. Sarah had spent years putting together a scrapbook with pictures and articles featuring her favorite actor. Everything from Forest Gump to Polar Express was put in the scrapbook. Hanks had heard through his PR
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“I want to take the risk. My brother is important to me.” That’s what Derek Hadley, a 31-year-old man with autism from Springfield, Oregon told the Lexington Herald Leader about donating a kidney to his 33-year-old brother Jeff. Jeff was born with Abdominal Muscular Deficiency Syndrome that caused a chain of birth defects including the
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Landon Johnson who is 6 and has autism went to the RiverTown Crossings Mall in Michigan with his family for a photo with Santa Claus. Landon’s mom Naomi told the Huffington Post, “He wanted to tell [Santa] that he has autism. He was flapping his hands, all excited to let Santa know.” Landon also thought
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70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
