Easter Seals “tackles” autism
by Maurice
Hello to all my friends in the Easter Seals network!
It’s that time of year once again for the annual Easter Seals Walk With Me event. I sense another great year for the families and children diagnosed with autism, with everyone pitching in to do their part to support those in need.
Recently, I went with Alex Steele (Associate Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations), Kristen Barnfield (Director of Public Relations), and Jeanne Sowa (Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Relations) to Houston, Texas to take part in a great campaign called “Houston Tackles Autism.” This campaign highlights the future for many autistic individuals and it would require $1 million for it to be completed.
For those of you who may or may not know, Easter Seals is partnered with the Avondale House to provide services to many children with autism. When I first stepped into the Avondale House, it reminded me of the good times I’ve experienced in my youth at Easter Seals.
The icing on the cake was the Houston Texans players – Matt Schaub and Ahman Green — being a part of this campaign. Their stories relating their experiences of autism were inspiring and send a message that we have to work together.
I was fortunate to express my story to both of these talented football players. It was a great feeling to be in the presence of two individuals who aim to make a difference.
I ask that all people in this country give their 100% to fight autism. Don’t give up, just work together like Matt and Ahman to reach our ultimate goal – $1 million.
Of course, the money doesn’t just satisfy individuals with autism; it’s our devotion to Easter Seals and Avondale House that will send million-dollar smiles to everyone in this country.
September 25th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Estee, I hear what you are saying about the use of the word “tackle”. To clear this up, the event in Houston was named “Easter Seals and Avondale House Tackle Autism”, but there was no physical tackling involved. Houston Texans players Matt Schaub and Ahman Green collaborated with Avondale House and Easter Seals to brighten the future for many diagnosed children. It was a fundraiser to help lower the number of autism in this country. We would never go the extreme of tackling children. We absolutely care about what’s right and we hope to reduce the cases of autism possible.
You’re right; it’s not logical and justice to physically fight autism. We have to work together to help one another.