Thank you for your recent participation in our Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks! Walk Day 2012 was absolutely amazing, and we can't thank you enough for helping us show the Lehigh Valley what the autism community can do when we come together as one. Photos have been shared at www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.Lehigh.
As you may know, the CDC recently released new prevalence numbers stating that autism now affects 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). This is a 78% percent increase in the last 6 years and a 10-fold (1000%) increase in reported prevalence over the last 40 years.
We thank you for raising the funds necessary to help change the future for families affected by autism. It's not too late to submit your donations. You can donate online through our website or mail checks payable to Autism Speaks. Please send with a Donation Form (found on your personal page) to the address below:
Autism Speaks -Lehigh Valley Walk
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Please note "Lehigh Valley Walk" in the memo section of all checks. Keep copies of all checks, and make sure to include your participant ID#. All donations received by the end of August will count toward your team and individual totals for our Awards Reception in September.
Please ask your employer if they will match your gift with a matching donation! Here is matching gift information: http://www.matchinggifts.com/autism/
Together, we will make a difference.
Earn rewards and recognition for your fundraising efforts! Check out our Fundraising Incentives.
Questions or Comments? Contact us at lehighvalley@autismspeaks.org or (646) 843-6675
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