On October 20 at 6 pm, Racing’s North Turn restaurant and sports bar in Ponce Inlet will host a silent auction in support of two organizations that are fighting autism — the local Team Monster Marchers and the national organization Autism Speaks. Monster Marchers is built around a special kid named Kaleb and his special mom, Desiree.
Desiree explains, “I’m not just any mom though, I’m a mom to a super-kid named Kaleb. Kaleb’s alter ego is called The Monster Man, and he has autism.” Hence the Team Monster Marchers.
After Kaleb’s diagnosis, his family had no idea where to turn, or what to do next, until they discovered Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to helping those affected by autism, raising awareness and education, and funding research. Autism Speaks is a lifesaver for families all over the country who are faced with autism.
First Ever Local Autism Auction
Racing’s North Turn’s silent auction and raffle is being held to raise money for Team Monster Marchers in support of the first local Walk Now For Autism Speaks. All proceeds will go directly to Autism Speaks, to benefit the thousands of families who are touched by autism every day.
North Turn co-owner Rhonda Glasnak says she wants to have annual fundraisers at her restaurant to help kids with autism. The Auction and a Poker Run will both take place at Racing’s North Turn. The October 20 event will start at 6 pm and include a silent auction, raffle, and 50/50 drawing to support Team Monster Marchers and Volusia County’s first “Walk Now For Autism Speaks.”The North Turn is located at 4511 South Atlantic Avenue in Ponce Inlet.
November 19 Walk in Port Orange
Volusia County’s first Walk Now for Autism Speaks event will take place on Saturday, November 19th, with registration at 9 am and the walk at 10:30 at the Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater and City Center, 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32129.
Walkers can also register online (click here).
The goal of thewalk is to unite the community in support of those affected by autism with a noncompetitive 5K walk and community resource fair, where parents can meet a variety of autism service providers and kids can enjoy arts and crafts, moon bounces and other fun activities.
Walk Kickoff on August 30
For those who would like to learn more about autism and how you can help, a kickoff for the Walk will take place this Tuesday. This is an opportunity to learn about Autism Speaks, how to build a team, enjoy food with friends and watch your kids bounce in the bounce house and slide on the inflatable slide. There is no charge for this event, but RSVPs are appreciated. Send names tochelsea..
The kickoff will take place on Tuesday, August 30 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Port Orange City Center Community Room, 1000 City Center Circle.
More about Autism
For more information about the national organization — http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Team Monster Marchers Facebook site –http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monster-Marchers-Autism-Auction/270410732971699
To read Desiree’s blog about her son’s autism experience: http://www.monstermarchers.blogspot.com/
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