AUTISM - WALKATHON-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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Akhil Autism Foundation’s Fundraiser will be held on Saturday Sept 26 th 2021 in Port Reading Ave, Sewaren, NJ 07077 .

Looking for Volunteers in person and Virtual
Become walkathon ambassadors, volunteering hours, social media mentions

Volunteers needed - sorting atleast 3-4 volunteers..
Marketing
Overall Promotions
Media/ PR/ Influencers
Corporate Outreach
Libraries Outreach
Associations/ Communities
Temples/ Churches/ Other Religious
Alternate Therapies/ Lifestyle
Pediatrician
Online/ Social Media Outreach
Calling Campaigns
Walkers-Runners club
Fundraising
Recruiting team
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Autism Facts:

• Autism affects 1 in 54 children and 1 in 37 boys , 1 in 34 in NJ
• There is no early medical detection or cure for Autism.
• Autism receives less than 5% the research of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
• Autism costs a family about $60,000 a year.
• 80% of individuals with Autism are unemployed.

Akhil Autism Foundation (AAF) is a NJ-based non-profit organization whose dedicated mission is to Educate, Treat, Support, and Research Autism worldwide, especially in under-served countries such as India.Since 2008, AAF has provided critical resources to 1000 children, over 500 hours of online education, and over$50,000in donations towards autism research, professional training, and parent education. To learn more about our group programs and activities, please visit our website (www.akhilautismfoundation.org)

At AAF our goals as AWARENESS - EDUCATION - TREATMENT - RESEARCH - SUPPORT

1. Our Workshops and Seminars -We identify emerging/cutting-edge treatments and therapies in the field of Autism and invite leading practitioners from all over to conduct workshops at a subsidized cost in a central location that caters to a large network of families. Furthermore we provide grants to those families that require additional financial assistance to participate in our programs.
2. Our Efforts Overseas - We collaborate with organizations in developing countries (with much less access to the latest therapies and treatments) and sponsor workshops, clinics and programs such as "Treat-A-Child" (in India) to spread awareness on the latest innovations and techniques in the field of autism.
3. Family Support Grants -Consultation, evaluation, treatment plan and referral services by a registered nurse and physician at AAF clinics at a subsidized cost.
4. Research Grants -Our collaboration with Rutgers University and others.
5. Social Skills Programs - Care For A Friend is our social skills program geared towards social acceptance of autistic children amongst their "typical" peers.

Walkathon is a great opportunity to support Autism cause and at the same time receive valuable exposure in community.