..Walk for Autism 2009
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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2000 Gene Autry Way
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Anaheim, CA 92806....
Check-In is at 8:00AM....
Walk starts at 9:30AM....
Event info at walknowforautism.org....
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JOIN OUR TEAM: TEAM MUSIC SPEAKS!....
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MUSIC SPEAKS: The Mission....
By AJ Rafael & Jasmine Rafael....
TEAM MUSIC SPEAKS has an important mission, aiming to spread awareness
about Autism, and encourage action that would improve the conditions of the
lives and families that it affects. A personal experience that inspired this
goal is when my nephew, Nathan, was diagnosed with Autism when he was about two
years old. Despite his condition, Nathan is a loving, fun, and active child who
is very responsive to all of us, and is born with the love of music and dance.
The more we love and watch over Nathan as he grows older, the more frustrating
it can be knowing that his peers will never fully understand his situation, and
these misunderstandings could lead to prejudice and pain for him throughout his
life. "Music Speaks" means utilizing the gifts of Music and Dance to
inspire those fortunate enough to be born without autism to speak out for those
who were, by being aware of their condition and taking action towards improving
their living conditions and perhaps even uncovering the mystery behind its
cause.....
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Did
you know… ....
• 1
in 150 children is diagnosed with autism
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• 1
in 94 boys is on the autism spectrum
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• 67
children are diagnosed per day ....
• A
new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes ....
• Autism
is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. ....
• Autism
receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood ....
diseases ....
• Boys
are four times more likely than girls to have autism ....
• There
is no medical detection or cure for autism ....
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How to join TEAM MUSIC SPEAKS:....
-visit www.walknowforautism.org/orangecounty....
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click
on “register”....
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then
click “join a team”....
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select
“Music Speaks....
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follow
on-screen instructions....
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How to donate to TEAM MUSIC SPEAKS:....
-If you are a member....
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Log in
and donate online....
-If you are not a member....
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Donate
through MySpace.com/AJRafael or ajrafael.blogspot.com using the “Walk for
Autism” Widget....
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Use
your PayPal account or Credit Card....
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Mail
your payment (make checks payable to Autism Speaks and make sure to write Team
Music Speaks on
memo line)....
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AJ
Rafael – Team Music Speaks
12625 Frederick St
STE I-5 #303
Moreno Valley, CA....
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Give
cash donation to a member for them to bring to the walk and/or turn in online....
-Any additional donations you can
bring to the walk....
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Guideline to raising $250 for Team Music Speaks....
Put in your own contribution of $25………… $25 ....
Ask your significant other for $25…………… $50 ....
Ask a friend for $25………………………..…. $75 ....
Ask a neighbor for $25…………………….…. $100 ....
Ask a relative for $25………………………… $125 ....
Ask your boss or a coworker for $25………. $150 ....
Ask your doctor for $25……………………… $175 ....
Ask your hair stylist or barber for $25……… $200 ....
Ask your local merchant for $25………….… $225 ....
Ask your dentist for $25………………...…… $250....
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. it seriously means a lot to me, and i hope you can find some time to help support the cause =]
AJ
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