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Pinning Down Autism

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This year more children will be diagnosed with autism than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.  Pinning Down Autism is pleased to announce the partnership with Autism Society of Illinois to bring you the 4th Annual "Pinning Down Autism" Wrestling Tournament & Family Fun Fair.  The event will be held at Lincolnway West High School in New Lenox, Illinois on Sunday, July 5th.  We hope we can count on your support to make this event a huge success.
Facts about the silent epidemic of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD):
-Once occurred at 1 in 10,000, it now affects 1 in every 68 individuals nationally, making it the fastest-growing serious
developmental disability in the U.S. outpacing childhood cancer, multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis combined;

-67 children are diagnosed per day;   A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes;

-Autism prevalence is up 600% in the last 20 years and will continue to rise at the rate of 10-17% annually.

Here's how you can help:
- Become A Sponsor (See Attached Sponsorship Packages)
- Donate A New Auction Item Or Basket Item
- Make A Tax-Deductible Financial Contribution 

All sponsors and donors receive recognition in All event marketing materials.  If you Submit your sponsorship or donation prior to June 1st, you will receive recognition on the event book.  No prize or support is too small!  I would be happy to arrange the pick up of your donation.

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Autism Society Of Illinois - A local organization that provides critically needed support & services to families and individuals whose life's are impacted by autism with in our area. Your support of this event will enable Autism Society of Illinois to: "¢ Provide education, training, referrals and assistance to families throughout Illinois objective "¢ Conduct one of the nation's largest autism conferences for families and professionals. "¢ Advocate for services for individuals throughout the life span. 

On behalf of our staff and thousands of people on the autism spectrum who reside within our communities, we hope you will consider joining us for this special event and  support our efforts.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Let's work together to help raise autism awareness in our communities!  

Best Regards,
Cheryl Harvey
PINNING DOWN AUTISM
Director
PHONE: 708/238.1950  [email redacted]

Fein #:  36-3293613 Autism Society Of Illinois Your Donation is Tax-deductible

Organizer

Cheryl Anderson-Harvey
Organizer
Joliet, IL

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