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EVERY APRIL is AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Special THANKS to these past Fundraiser Spectacular Sponsors! ...

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 The World Autism Awareness Day, Reno Bighorns vs Albuquerque T-Birds fundraiser was a great success! Our special thanks to the Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr. for never-ending support and making this possible with his generous donation. Also, to Terry Petersen of Reno Mazda/Kia for his support and generous donation.

Thank you to our Special Guests:

First Lady, Dawn Gibbons
Katherine Crowe, Miss Douglas County
Bailey Gumm, Miss Outstanding Teen of Douglas County

And to all who attended in support of the Autism Coalition of Nevada

We WILL make a difference in the lives of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the families who love them!

 

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Local 731 Reno Firefighters
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ACON would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors, participants and volunteers who helped make our "Spring Forward for Autism" walk/run at UNR on April 19th, a wonderful success! The participants enjoyed their walk throughout the beautiful UNR campus and even Mother Nature cooperated! We look forward to doing this again next year!.
Please be sure and click on our "Events-Upcoming" tab to learn about the rockin Autism Jams Blues Festival that we have coming up July 19th at Bartley Ranch. For information please call 775-329-2268





 

 

  
 
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On April 26, 2008 'Concert for Lili Claire' Las Vegas, NV

6th Annual 'Concert for Lili Claire' - a Benefit Dinner, Auction and Concert was held at Mandalay Bay Events Center, in support of our Las Vegas Lili Claire Family Resource Center in partnership with UNSOM!
FEATURING:The Goo Goo Dolls, Sugar Ray and Josh Kelley
HONORARY DINNER CHAIR: Bill Hornbuckle, President & Chief Operating Officer, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino presented a wonderful night of honor, awareness and fun
We are so proud to announce that our own Founder, Ralph Toddre; was honored with the 'Compassionate Care Award' Congratulations!
As well, the following individulas were Honored: International Game Technology, Ed Rogich received the 'Spirit of Leadership Award'; Colliers International, Vic Donovan received the 'Beacon of Hope Award'.
888-999-LILI or eventinfo@liliclairefoundation.org

 
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Autism Speaks' "Walk NOW For Autism"
http://www.walknowforautism.org/site/c.inJJKKNlFkG/b.3627745/ This link will take you to Autism Speaks' "Walk NOW For Autism" campaign, where you will find a comprehensive list of the many communities Autism Speaks has dedicated their time, volunteers and community leaders and members to. You can see the alphabetical listings of where and when each Walk/Fundraiser will take place. Autism Awareness Month is the perfect time to become informed of the far reaching affects Autism and the supporters of those affected can have from the grassroots to the Governmental levels. Autism Speaks and its Founders are ACON members and esteemed partners.
APRIL 2nd, 2008 WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - The first official



http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2008/note6138.doc.htm
Please click here to view the Press Release by the United Nations marking the
first official World Autism Awareness Day as April 2, 2008.
Then on April 3rd, 2008, Thursday, the United Nations Department of
Information will hold a briefing for non-governmental organizations,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 1, with representatives from
major autism organizations, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,
and the media. For more information, please visit the
Department of Public Information NGO Section’s website:
www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/index.asp.
(This information provided by the UN website www.un.org)
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A Special Thank You to Macys
ACON sends its heartfelt 'Thank Yous' to everyone at Macy's who worked so diligently to include us in the 'Macy's Community Shopping Day' event. We are all grateful to have been included with so many deserving non-profit organizations in the Northern Nevada area. Thank You.

 
 
The Miracle of YES!

Thank you to all of our incredible supporters for your hard work. As the numbers come in, we will update our website with the specifics of the October 20th Event fundraising outcome. We've already accomplished one of our Goals during the Event's evening; That is to unite and bring together so many compassionate and influential individuals and organizations within our community as Nevadans. Whether we are personally affected by Autism or we are supporters of those affected, we all did what we set out to do. We succeeded in uniting in our efforts, raising awareness, raising funding and building on the foundations that we have already begun to set.
Together, we are shaping the future for Autism Reform in our State and beyond.
We are deeply Grateful and Blessed to know so many, who encompass compassion.
Congratulations to all of us and please keep updated on this website for new information as it becomes available.

 
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/gashc3899.doc.htm Click here to read the 'United Nations- General Assembly' press release from November 1, 2007; regarding a call for the UN to designate APRIL 2nd as WORLD AUTISM DAY, to occur during April, the already recognized National 'Autism Awareness Month'. *Note this is for information media and is not an offical record

http://www.autism-society.org/ This link takes you to the Autism Society website, which will display various upcoming opportunities to 'make a difference' for families and individuals affected by Autism during National Autism Awareness Month! Please continue to check this website for updates

http://www.autismohio.org A link that will take you to one state that is making waves in the Autism community. Keeping their residents and others abreast to changes in their state and nationwide, Ohio will be part of Autism Awareness month by holding their 5th Annual Ohio 'Autism Awarness Rally' on Wednesday April 2nd at 11am on the South Lawn of the Ohio Statehouse. Important to note in Nevada because it is co-sponsored by some of ACON"s members; such as Autism Speaks as well as the Autism Society of America.
 
Last Updated on Saturday, 10 April 2010 13:56  

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