West Seneca hosts 2005 Autism Walk
The 2005 Buffalo Walk F.A.R. for NAAR Autism walk to raise money for autism research to be held at West Seneca Soccer Complex - September 24, 2005
West Seneca, NY (PRWEB) August 26, 2005 -- Thousands of people touched by
autism, including the families and friends of people with autism and other
concerned local citizens, will join together to take part in this year's BUFFALO
WALK F.A.R for NAAR event, raising funds for autism research on SEPTEMBER 24,
2005 at the WEST SENECA SOCCER COMPLEX.
All proceeds from the event
benefit the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), whose primary mission
is to fund and accelerate biomedical research that seeks to find the causes,
prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure for all autism spectrum
disorders.
"The committee and I are thrilled about this year's walk,"
said Tracy Paradowski chairperson of the Buffalo Walk F.A.R. For NAAR. "We
encourage as many people as possible to support the walk and join us for a day
celebrating those with autism and their families and sharing the spirit and hope
to find a cure."
Autism is a brain disorder that often inhibits a
person's ability to communicate,respond to surroundings or form relationships
with others. Autism is estimated to affect approximately 1,000,000 people in the
United States alone and occurs in as many as 1 out of every 166 children, making
it the second most common developmental disability. To date there is no
treatment or cure for autism and little difinitive research about the disorder,
which underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to understand
autism.
Registration for the BUFFALO WALKF.A.R. FOR NAAR is at 11am at
the West Seneca Soccer Complex located at 3747 seneca Street in the Town of West
Seneca, the actual walk will begin at 12 (noon).
Refreshments and other
attrations will be provided. for more information about the event or to donate
or register, please call (716) 825-1353.
NAAR is proud to have the
following sponsors of the BUFFALO WALK F.A.R. FOR
NAAR:
AUTISTIC
SERVICES
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
SHEA'S
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
DOUBLE TREE CATERING
SNAPPLE
WEGMANS
M&T BANK
CHANNEL 7
WKBW-TV
WEST SENECA
PENNYSAVER
INFINITY
RADIO
STAR 102.5
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/8/prweb276947.htm