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Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on November 25, 1999 at 17:38:17:
Chris, What a great idea! Why don't we do that. In case you don't know what I'm talking about, I'll expain again.
On April 8th next year, the first ever Autism Rally will take place in Washington D.C. (in the Mall). Most people in this world have no idea what autism is and WE need to educate them and make them aware. If not us, it will not happen! There will be many speakers at the event and if LOTS of us show up, it certainly will raise awareness. Anyone that wants to meet please E-mailand I would be happy to make a list. As we get closer to the Rally, we can pick a spot to have all the Son-Rise families meet.
Now, through awareness, funding for rersearch will hopefully increase (in the form of the bills currently in the house and senate).
Now I am not a big believer in the NIH (National Institutes of Health), but the extra funding should help at least in some small way. Most of their research (my feeling) is NOT geared toward a cure. However, with the increased awareness, hopefully other grass roots organizations will form/join together and fund research that can potentially cure or at least treat our children. One such organization is The BHARE Foundation (my wife and I started this in July). Thus far we have taken in about $17,000.00 and gave out about $16,000.00 to researchers we feel are the best chance for a cure. Our expenses are very limited, and we plan to keep it that way. Anyway, if anyone would like any more info on our Foundation/researchers we support, please E-mail the above address. Also, we have a free "treatment guide" that I would be happy to send to anyone that asks.
EVERYONE please make an effort to go to D.C. and be a voice for our kids! I know it may be difficult to go, but do your best. Tell others in your area about the Rally even if you don't plan on going.
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