Autism Awareness Benefit

May 2nd, 2009 EVENT OVERVIEW AID 4 Autism will be an all-day event beginning with a family fun festival   with games and prizes in the early afternoon. Following that will be a showing of our documentary film with interviews from doctors and experts in the field of autism, non-profits organizations that are offering help for families, and an explanation of many available therapy options. We will follow the daily challenges of “spotlight families” reality TV style. After the film will be our VIP dinner party, followed by the main event shows in the evening. Throughout the day different acts will take the stage and perform many different styles of music: Blues, Jazz, Country, Pop, and more. The rising numbers of children diagnosed with Autism is sure to make this the cause  of our generation.  With so many children on the “autism spectrum” the rate of those affected is growing faster than that of juvenile diabetes, cancer and AIDS combined!Autism does not discriminate— it affects rich and poor alike and is impacting every race and cultural community. AID 4 Autism seeks to create a new template for raising awareness about autism and the options available to those it affects. Bringing people together for fun and enjoyment provides a unique atmosphere for education. There is evidence that people learn better and retain more information when information is presented in a fun and pleasurable setting.