Tag: Autism Speaks
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Your Turn: World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month, beginning with the observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, officially declared by the United Nations in 2008. During this month, as they do all year, organizations work to increase awareness and educate the public about autism, including what autism is and how many children are diagnosed each year.…
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ShopRite of Spotswood contributes to campaign for Autism Speaks
PHOTO COURTESY OF BML PUBLIC RELATIONS Representatives from ShopRite present a donation of $17,800 to the New Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks, which will help support the organization’s mission to promote solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. The money was raised during an annual fundraising campaign hosted at the ShopRite of Clark…
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Autism-friendly bowling event set for Aug. 5 at Bowlero North Brunswick
Bowlero North Brunswick will partner with the New Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks for an autism-friendly bowling event from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the bowling alley, 1 Carolier Lanes, North Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. Bowlero North Brunswick has also launched a community, autism-friendly bowling league, every Saturday…
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Bowlero North Brunswick to hold autism-friendly bowling event July 8
Bowlero North Brunswick will hold an autism-friendly bowling event from 9-11 a.m. July 8 in partnership with the New Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks at the bowling alley, Carolier Lane. The event is free and open to the public by registering at http://act.autismspeaks.org/site/Calendar?id=100683&view=Detail
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Edison raises funds for Autism Speaks
By Kathy Chang Staff Writer EDISON — In April, township officials began a month long initiative to raise awareness about autism by bathing the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower in blue lights. On May 16, officials announced that during the month, they raised $8,240 to benefit programs that Autism Speaks-New Jersey sponsors throughout the Garden…
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Edison goes blue for autism awareness
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower will be awash in blue lights every night in April to mark National Autism Awareness Month. “Autism rates continue to steadily increase across our state, affecting many families in our community and throughout Middlesex County,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey, noting that a…
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YMCA expands swimming lessons for children with autism
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With a grant from Autism Speaks, swimming and water safety lessons for financially disadvantaged children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome will be provided through a pilot program at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Prior to the grant, the YMCA of MEWSA had already collaborated…
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Business Brief
ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. recently donated $192,000 to Autism Speaks, whose mission is to change the future of all who suffer with autism spectrum disorders. In support of Autism Awareness Month, ShopRite stores throughout New York and New Jersey participated in a “Light It Up Blue” fundraising campaign, collecting donations at checkout and holding in-store events,…
