Autism Speaks Tampa

Cause Area

  • Community
  • People with Disabilities

Location

577 N Wymore RdMaitland, FL 33602 United States
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Mission Statement

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as vice chairman, General Electric, and chief executive officer of NBC for more than twenty years. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.

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Autism Speaks is proud of our signature fundraising event which brings together hundreds of thousands of participants annually across the United States and Canada with a common goal of supporting Autism Speaks. This change strengthens the marketing efforts around the Walk program by more directly branding the walks with our name, effectively eliminating any confusion with other autism walks around the world.

Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

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by Megan S. (2012-10-14 20:47:22.0)
For almost 10 years I have actively been involved in a family's life who has a child diagnosed with Autism. Recently, after great consideration over the way of the way my life has been forever touched by this child's life and by the courage of his family, I want to make it my mission in life to bring awareness to the need of support for the families who have children with this disorder along with the much needed love and support to them.
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