The Annual Chicago Autism Walk


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Please join me in my fight to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

I am participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help change the future for all those affected by autism, including my 17 year old son, Sean who has PDD-NOS, an autistic spectrum disorder.

Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 110 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 15 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is our chance to make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise money to help fund essential research.

I know many organizations are asking for your help right now, particularly with the current situation in Japan. I understand and I'm giving to the Red Cross too. If you could donate something to sponsor me for the walk, I would greatly appreciate it. Autism affects my family 24/7 and I want to see a brighter future for people like my son, Sean.

You can donate to Walk Now for Autism Speaks and/or join my team online using this link. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form located on my page also.

Check out my video here:

http://myvideo.autismspeaks.org/movie.php?key=cc60a1350603a9a2ea76f068cb0ba907322201112_1259

Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Autism Speaks 501 ©(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Autism Speaks

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  • 2 weeks later...

Thanks for your donations Jonathan and Dragonfly. I really appreciate it. ;-)

I'm almost halfway to my goal and it is Autism Awareness month so go on over there to my site and sponsor me if you are able. This is very important. My son is fairly high functioning but I'd love to see him able to someday live independently. There is still much work to be done, but I really think they can find a cure during his lifetime.

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago/katdaddy

Kat

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Just an update on the walk. I want to thank Angie and Mark for their very generous donations. They have been the largest contributors to my walk so far! :D I am so grateful for the outpouring of support I have received. It's amazing how generous "selfish" people can be. ((Big Group Hug))

On behalf of my son Sean, we are participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The walk will be held at Soldier Field in a couple weeks. By raising money to fund essential research and heighten public awareness, we can help children and adults with autism make their lives more manageable and help solve the puzzle that surrounds autism. We’re participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help make a brighter future for people affected by autism.

Please donate to Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Here’s my link.

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago/katdaddy

Check out my video here.

http://myvideo.autismspeaks.org/movie.php?key=cc60a1350603a9a2ea76f068cb0ba907322201112_1259

You really can make a difference. Thanks so much for your kind support.

Kat

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Just an update on the walk. I want to thank Angie and Mark for their very generous donations. They have been the largest contributors to my walk so far! :D I am so grateful for the outpouring of support I have received. It's amazing how generous "selfish" people can be. ((Big Group Hug))

On behalf of my son Sean, we are participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The walk will be held at Soldier Field in a couple weeks. By raising money to fund essential research and heighten public awareness, we can help children and adults with autism make their lives more manageable and help solve the puzzle that surrounds autism. We're participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help make a brighter future for people affected by autism.

Please donate to Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Here's my link.

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago/katdaddy

Check out my video here.

http://myvideo.autis...7322201112_1259

You really can make a difference. Thanks so much for your kind support.

Kat

I do either Pay Pal or a check. Can you pm an address where I can send a check?

Thanks.

Ba'al Chatzaf

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The link accepts credit and debit cards. I don't see a paypal option. If you would like to mail a check, please print off this form (the link is located under the progress bar on my page) and mail to the Autism speaks address at the bottom of the form. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. 501c3 Tax Id #20-2329938

Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4272

thanks!!!

Kat

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Just an update on the walk. I want to thank Angie and Mark for their very generous donations. They have been the largest contributors to my walk so far! :D I am so grateful for the outpouring of support I have received. It's amazing how generous "selfish" people can be. ((Big Group Hug))

On behalf of my son Sean, we are participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The walk will be held at Soldier Field in a couple weeks. By raising money to fund essential research and heighten public awareness, we can help children and adults with autism make their lives more manageable and help solve the puzzle that surrounds autism. We’re participating in Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help make a brighter future for people affected by autism.

Please donate to Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Here’s my link.

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago/katdaddy

Check out my video here.

http://myvideo.autismspeaks.org/movie.php?key=cc60a1350603a9a2ea76f068cb0ba907322201112_1259

You really can make a difference. Thanks so much for your kind support.

Kat

Thank you very much Kat for the opportunity to help . People like you are the true heroes.

Marc

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A big thank you to all my supporters here at OL, especially Marc and Angie who were big contributors. The walk is tomorrow in Chicago and I've raised over $2600 for Autism Speaks. There is still time to sponsor me. Here is the url once more http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago/katdaddy

The whole family is walking as we have done every year since 2008. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate.

cheers,

Kat

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