In case you haven't heard, I'll be doing an Autism Awareness Giveaway soon, leading up to April 2 which is Autism Awareness Day. Fun! Tell your friends!
I have 4 terrific sponsors signed up for prizes already! And I want to give you some hints about what to expect so here they are so far... you can click on the last three if you aren't familiar with their fantastic products!
"Stunning Knitted Boa Scarf or Beanie" from Joy McMurray!
Sound exciting? IT IS! What I love about doing this giveaway is...well, it's an easy way for me to spread awareness about autism. I'm super excited!
Want to help? Do you have something handmade or just something neat that you think someone would like to win in the giveaway?
LET ME KNOW either on here or through Facebook! You will get publicity for you AND help a great cause!
And let me just say 'thank you' to everyone who read my previous post and posted a message on the White House Facebook page about lighting it up blue on April 2. Unfortunately, our President has decided not to participate in this. I will refrain from posting my feelings about this, but here is the news article:
White House Says No To Autism Speaks Effort
Despite a social media push from Autism Speaks, the White House says it will not be lighting up blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day next month.
Autism Speaks encouraged its members to flood the White House with messages on Facebook and Twitter to encourage President Barack Obama to light his home blue on April 2 in honor of autism awareness.
Already, over 250 landmarks around the world will participate in the advocacy organization’s annual “Light It Up Blue” initiative including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Niagara Falls, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
“Lighting the White House, America’s most prominent building, blue would certainly elevate awareness of autism and World Autism Awareness Day to another level,” said Adam Pockriss, an Autism Speaks spokesman.
But the White House told Disability Scoop on Friday that 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will not participate. No reason was given for the decision.
“The administration looks forward to commemorating autism awareness month and world autism day and remains committed to finding the causes and treatments for autism as well as providing community-based services and support for persons on the autism spectrum,” said White House spokesman Shin Inouye.
Last year, more than 200 buildings went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, which was established by the United Nations in 2007.
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