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2009 Answers for Autism Walk Advocates of
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, the purchase their desired item.
Indiana
9th Annual Answers for Au- Families also had available Fall 2009
tism Walk was held at Cox information related to autism
Hall Gardens in Carmel, Indi- and were able to pick up au-
ana. Through the generosity tism awareness merchandise
of the over 100 teams that in the “Autism Store”.
participated, the Answers Throughout the day, families
for Autism Walk raised over were entertained by music
$63,000 in participant do- provided by Matt Roush and
nations. Ribs N
The approximately 1500 peo- Bone.
ple that attended enjoyed beautiful The walk activities
weather and plenty of activities for both were started by a wel- Inside this issue:
children and adults. In the sensory tent, come from Autism Ad-
volunteers inter- 2009 Grant Cycle Dead- 2
vocates of Indiana
acted with the chil- president Patty Reed AAI Opportunities 2
dren through the followed by the tradi-
various activities tional balloon release.
S.O.S. Club 3
that had been Overall it was a fun-filled day to cele- Autism Prevalence 3
planned including brate individuals with autism and their
crafts, shaving families. Au- Avon H.S. Students 4
cream, rice table and bird seed table. tism Advocates
Children also enjoyed playing in the giant of Indiana is AAI Golf Outing 4
blow up slide and maze and then chal- grateful for all
Autism Presentation 4
lenged themselves to see how far they those volun-
could climb up the teers who gave Sensory Friendly Films 4
rock climbing wall. their time to
The adults and make the 9th Annual Answers for Autism The Perfect Day! 5
children also vis- Walk a success. Mark your calendars for
2009 Walk Sponsors 5
ited the silent the 10th Annual Answers for Autism
auction and par- Walk on September 18, 2010. Let’s Mission 6
ticipated in exciting bidding wars waiting mark this very special anniversary by
anxiously to see if they would be able to making the 2010 Answers for Autism Board of Directors 6
Walk even better.
2009 Autism Advocates of Indiana Grant Cycle
As we move into fall many efforts. Help us reach that goal!
new initiatives are ready to Unlike many other grant programs, you do not have
get off the ground. Now to be a professional grant writer to be able to obtain
that the walk has ended and funding!
total donations are tallied
up, AAI is anxiously waiting
to see what grants are sub-
mitted for the 2009 Fall Grant cycle. Getting Grant applications can be obtained on the
funding back into Indiana is one of our main goals! AAI website at:
AAI continues to look for creative and exciting http://www.aaiwalk.org
programs across Indiana to support. If you work
for or are a member of a 501(c)3 non-profit or- Next grant deadline:
ganization, we would love for you to submit your October 15, 2009
ideas. If you or your children use the services
provided by many of these organizations, let them
know we exist. Bring them an application or refer
them to our website. AAI wants to ensure all ar-
eas of the state are reached and benefit from our
Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to help the Answers for Autism
Walk by purchasing a $5 Shopping Pass for 10% or 20% discount and spe-
cial offers in the Castleton, Macy’s store on Saturday, October 17th.
Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card!
Come to Macy’s
How Shop for A Cause Works::
Purchase a $5 ticket Shop for A Cause event
Buy a Shop for A Cause ticket at the Castleton Macy’s store
Get 2 great offers Saturday, October 17
Receive an all-day savings pass and 25% off a single-item purchase
Shop and help support Indiana
Go shopping for all the items you’d like to buy
Save families touched by
Enjoy 20% or 10% off most of your purchases storewide
autism!
Come together with Macy’s and the Answers for Autism Walk, enjoy a day of shopping and great
savings while helping Indiana families touched by Autism!.
Purchase a shopping pass at all Castleton Macy's registers from now until the day of the event.
Silver Sponsorship
ASK
Carmel Clinic of Functional Medicine
Bronze Sponsorship
Distinctive Diamonds Arni's
Conrad Indianapolis
Dr. Edward Aull Erin Hession Photography
Indy Racing Experience Himsel Chiropractic
MillerCoors
VBCA Lifetime Fitness
Special Thanks
CoxHall Gardens
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation
United Way
SECC
All of the dedicated volunteers