Walk Now for Autism

[Kat]

Hi, as many of you know, My son Sean has PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder). It is an autistic spectrum disorder.

I am participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for autism. The whole family is walking.

Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 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 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 $1,000 to help fund essential research. I will be walking on May 18, 2008 in Chicago and would like you to support those affected by autism. You can donate to Walk Now for Autism and join my team online through my webpage at Walk Now for Autism. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form located on my page or send me a check made out to Autism Speaks. My team name is Grupo Salto; please note this on your check and the donation form.

Please join me in my fight against autism. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

Thanks,

Kat

[Kat]

Sunday is the big walkathon for Autism starting at Soldier Field. I just wanted to say a big

thank you

to those who have supported us in the walk. We have exceeded our goal and will be working off calories for a good cause.