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Volunteers Needed! 2016 Wall Street Rides FAR (For Autism Research) Event
ORGANIZATION: Autism Science Foundation
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The Autism Science Foundation is currently seeking volunteers to help put on the 2016 Wall Street Rides FAR cycing event! In it's second year, this event will be beginning and ending at Saxon Woods Park in White Plains, where we are looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: Registration/rider check-in, Cheerleaders (cheering for riders as they take off and return), Food and beverage help, Route vehicle drivers who will be assiting riders as needed on the route (must have your own vehicle with valid license), and medical professionals who will be able to be on standby in case any medical issues arise.
Event setup will begin at 6am, and the site will break down at 2pm. If you are not able to volunteer with us for the entire day, that is fine! Blocks of a few hours of volunteering is more than appreciated!
If you are interested in helping out with our ride, please contact Matt at mgoldweber@globalimpactpro.com
Thank you!!
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About Autism Science Foundation
Location:
28 W 39TH ST RM 502, NEW YORK, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
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The Autism Science Foundation provides support and resources to families affected by autism. Additionally the organization provides funding directly to scientists conducting cutting-edge autism research to discover the causes of autism and develop better treatments.
Our organization adheres to rigorous scientific standards and values. We believe that outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families. Every research dollar needs to count.
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is premised on the following facts and principles:
- Autism is known to have a strong genetic component. Research must aim to discover the mechanisms of action that trigger autism, as well as safe, effective and novel treatments to enhance the quality of life for children and adults currently affected.
- Early diagnosis and early intervention are critical to helping people with autism reach their potential, but educational, vocational and support services must be applied across the lifespan. Science has a critical role to play in creating evidence-based, effective lifespan interventions.
- Vaccines save lives; they do not cause autism. Numerous studies have failed to show a causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccine safety research should continue to be conducted by the public health system in order to ensure vaccine safety and maintain confidence in our national vaccine program, but further investment of limited autism research dollars is not warranted at this time.
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1800 Mamaroneck AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10605
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September 12, 2016
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