C.A.D.E. (Children with Autism Deserve Education)

The basis of C.A.D.E. is to help fund education for autism for children that don’t have the funding to obtain it.  The direct teaching method known as ABA/VB has been found to be the most effective treatment for autism and is the methodology that we support.  Unfortunately, many children with autism don’t have the opportunity to benefit from this effective therapy & public schools don’t have the funding to provide it.  C.A.D.E would like to be able to help fund those children that don’t have the financial means for this.  Children with autism deserve to obtain the most effective means of education and we will help them get  it.

C.A.D.E. will also support medical interventions for children.  There are many medical interventions that are being found helpful to the growing population of autism.  We will help provide funding for interventions that are supported and managed by medical doctors in the Twin Cities. Finally, a small portion of the proceeds will be set aside for research grants in our hopes that the world will continue to explore the causes of and interventions for this epidemic.

C.A.D.E. is 100% a volunteer organization, from the board to the other volunteers and all net event proceeds it ultimately receives will go directly to fund grants for children in the Twin Cities.

Grants:
If you would like more information on applying for our need-based medical and therapy grants, please email grants@autism5k.org and we will follow up with additional information on how can apply.

The Autism 5K and C.A.D.E.
The Autism 5K is the top annual event for C.A.D.E..  If you would like to support the event, we greatly appreciate it and here are some relevant links:

• Donations and Fund-raising
• Register for the Autism 5K
• Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you so much for your interest in and support of C.A.D.E. and for supporting families and children affected by autism.

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Children with Autism Deserve Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the operating entity of the Autism 5K and will distribute race registration and sponsorship net proceeds via grants.  Direct donations above and beyond registration or sponsorship fees can be made directly and independently to our nonprofit as well.

This piece was created specifically for our 2011 event and it’s use graciously donated to our event by Mr. Birawer.  We are eternally grateful for this incredible contribution!  This piece commemorates our first year’s event, which was held at Lake Harriet.  The 2011 event will be held at Lake Calhoun.

We’re huge fans of Mr. Birawer’s works and we highly recommend you check out his website: http://www.michaelbirawer.com

We would like to thank the following sponsors:

Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Local Service Sponsors:

Supporting sponsors:

• EDM Sales & Supplies
• Affiliated Pediatric Dentists, P.A.
• Tooth By The Lake
• Behavior Medicine Association
• Big Bowl / Lettuce Entertain You
• Southwest Paving
• Fidelity Bank
• Welsh Companies
• VanRose Realty
• Kids Abilities
• Health Dimensions
• Nordic Naturals
• Canary Party of Minnesota

Without our sponsors, we couldn’t make this event happen. If given the opportunity, please extend your gratitude.

Interested in Sponsoring?

We had a tremendous turnout (1850 registrations!) in 2010, only our 2nd year and we have big expectations for 2011.  The Autism 5K event  gives our sponsors great exposure to the local community as well as an opportunity to support children with autism.

For information on how you can sponsor the Autism 5K, please contact mike@autism5k.org

Thank you.

A) Join us on Facebook!

Autism 5K Fan Page: www.facebook.com/autism5k

Facebook Event Page:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192757407413832

1. Please RSVP that you will be attending on our event page.
2. Spread the word by inviting others.  Click on the “Share” button then the “Send a Message” tab and choose which friends you would like to send it to by typing in their names.
3. Post the Event to your Wall.  Click on the “Share” button then “post to profile” with comments or without.

B) Follow us on Twitter:

Find us @autism5k
Follow us and we’ll follow you back.  Please send a tweet out about the event to your followers!

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C) Email a Friend or Share with your network!

Go to the home page and click on the “tell a friend” button at the bottom of the page,  then you’ll be able to email the link to a friend or post it to your Facebook page or your other networks.  Or just drop a link to www.autism5k.org to share.

You could also click on the “tell a friend” button on this page, but then just realize you’ll be sharing this specific page as opposed to the main page of The Autism 5K.

Old-Fashioned Social Networking Method:

Print off and share a copy of our online registration by giving it to friends or posting it at your local coffee shop or place of business.

Download the registration flyer PDF here:
http://www.autism5k.org/reg-flyer.pdf

And print it out!

TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism, nationwide.  TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments for families that have recently been diagnosed.  TACA connects families and professionals that can help them and provides a venue for families at which they can share stories and information.

Your support of TACA makes all the difference in their ability to provide high quality programs and serve more families.  95% of all services are provided to families at absolutely no charge to them.  In the event that there is a charge, scholarships are always available.

Autism Facts:

Autism is a devastating neurological and biological disorder that typically initially affects children between 18 months and five years of age.

• 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism
• More than 1.5 million Americans are affected
• Every 21 minutes a child is being diagnosed
• Autism receives much less funding than other diseases yet is the fastest growing disorder in our country!

Minnesota Chapter of TACA:
http://meetup.tacanow.org/minnesota/

TACA Programs:

Education and Support Meetings.  TACA holds monthly meetings in 24 locations across the country. TACA’s meetings feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another to stay on top of the latest information in the autism world.

Autism Journey Guide. This comprehensive guide provides families with the information they need to begin the autism journey. Guides are given away at no charge to families who have recently received the autism diagnosis.

Parent Education.  TACA offers five full-day new parent orientation seminars, an annual medical seminar and a seminar aimed at educating physicians about how to care for people with autism.

Parent mentors are available to provide one-on-one support to families who have just received the autism diagnosis.

Autism Cares Partner.  TACA is a partner member of Autism Cares, a consortium of leading autism organizations who have come together to provide financial support for individuals with autism and their families during natural disasters and other catastrophic life events, across the United States.

Family Scholarship Program. Scholarships are provided to help families who are pursing treatment for their children with autism, but are struggling to find the funding.

Live Chat.  Sometimes families aren’t able to pick up the phone or come to a meeting to get the help they need.  Through Live Chat on the TACA website, they can chat live with experienced TACA mentors to get the support they need.

Resource libraries.  Each TACA location maintains a resource library of the latest autism books and tapes that can be checked out by members at no charge.

TACA’s adopt-a-family holiday program provides gifts, food and other necessities for families with autism who need help during the holiday season.

In 2009, TACA will launch three new programs through generous funding from the Pacific Life Foundation. These programs will include Spanish-language outreach in the autism community, advocacy support and independent assessment scholarships.

More information:

TACA’s accomplishments in 2008

Why you should support TACA!

Minnesota Meetups: http://meetup.tacanow.org/minnesota/

Visit http://www.tacanow.org

• Mary GrandPre’ Website
• Time Magazine Interview with Mary GrandPre‘ 

Purchase Prints of the Illustration!
(click the link above) 

Also, we will soon begin the online auction for the original pastel illustration.  For more information on this, email info@autism5k.org.

Notes from Mary GrandPre’ on this piece:
“I wanted to use the puzzle piece, a common symbol for autism, and combine it with the runner and the landscape. Here, a new central puzzle piece has been added to the scene… a sunlit piece of the lake and runner adds a bright focal point to the shaded landscape. This glowing puzzle piece represents hope for finding new answers and for bringing more attention to autism.” 

The original will be available via silent auction at the event –  purchase your print here!

Here is a mockup of the t-shirt design front and back:

The IT5K for Autism is presented by:

Premier Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Media Partners:

KFAN is the official radio station of the IT5K for Autism:

Silver Sponsors:

Design services donated by: Armato Designs for the shirt, postcard, registration form and other various items.

For information on sponsoring the IT5K, please download our sponsorship PDF:
http://www.autism5k.org/sponsorship.pdf

Join us on Facebook!

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=64144458711
Quick Link:  http://autism5k.org/facebook

1. Please RSVP that you will be attending on our event page.
2. Spread the word by inviting others.  Click on the “Share” button then the “Send a Message” tab and choose which friends you would like to send it to by typing in their names.
3. Post the Event to your Wall.  Click on the “Share” button then “post to profile” with comments or without.

Twitter!

Find us @it5k
Follow us and we’ll follow you back.  Be sure to link to autism5k.org from your Twitter account too! 

Full link: http://www.twitter.com/it5k

Email a Friend or Share with your network!
By clicking on the “tell a friend” button below, you’ll be able to email this page to a friend or post it to your Facebook page or your other networks.

Better yet, go to the homepage of the IT5K and click on that same “tell a friend” button at the bottom of the home page and share the main page instead.