Posted on July 5, 2008 by Drake
A trip to Florida…it’s always a popular vacation. But a father-son duo are making the trek on two wheels. And they’re doing it to raise awareness about Autism.
See story from WFMZ.com.
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Posted on July 5, 2008 by Drake
The cross-country ride is more than a post-graduation adventure for Henry, who is making the trip to raise money for autism awareness. It is a cause that Henry has rallied behind since 2000, when his 11-year-old brother, Evan, who suffered from autism, drowned in the family’s Norwell swimming pool.
See story from PatriotLedger.com.
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Posted on July 5, 2008 by Drake
Consider this: the Center for Disease Control estimates 1 in 150 births currently are on the autism spectrum and possibly still rising. 3 out of 4 are male. Half are nonverbal or profoundly verbally limited. They are seven times more likely to encounter the police and at least three times more likely to be victims [...]
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