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Illuminating Autism

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Illuminating Autism is a FUNraising organization. It was created in 2005 to raise money for an organization called Brilliant Minds out of Destin, Fl. My daugher's autism was the catalyst in this endeavor. We took her to Brilliant Minds March of 2006 and were immediately impreesed with the therapy provided. For more information on Brilliant Minds please go to their website at www.brilliantminds.org. As for the proof of the theraphy, which is ABA/ VB, in less than two years my daughter went from absolutely no functional noises to six spontaneous words in a row. In persuing the fundraising it came to our attention that even some of our friends did not realize the prevalance of Autism, much less the symptoms. Through the help of many friends and family members we have had two Funraisers behind us ans we have raised over $46,000. We are now woking on our 3rd FUNraiser. It will again be held at Pirates Cove.

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And the Winners Are: The winning number for the doubloon was 332 Claimed by Jan Black The winning number for the pendant was 005 Unclaimed The winning number for the Jeep was 142 Claimed by Craig Lay We had a great weekend and as soon as we catch our breathe I will let you know the total! Thanks for your interest!

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The people I am proud to know: My daughter, Lucia, who works so hard everyday. My son, Jackson, who gets his sister. The wonderful therapists at Brilliant Minds: Gina, Alina, Chelsea, Maria, Amanda, Kristina, and Dominic. Ana Leurinda, for seeing a need and starting Brillant Minds for her daughter. Tom Schlinkert for his tiredless energy in helping us organize amd promote the fundraiser. Cathe Steele for helping me start it all. Pirates Cove and all of the Muellers for allowing this. Wow the list could go on and on. I am so grateful for all of my ChairMen and ChairLadies, all of the volunteers, and all of donors. None of this could happen in their absence.

Music:

Friday, June 6, 2008 Col. Bruce Hampton & The Quark Alliance—7pSaturday, June 7, 2008 Jon Cook & Smokey—10a Larry T. Wilson & Big Muddy—2p Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers—7pAuthenticated Piece of Eight Raffle and a Silent Auction starting at noonSunday, June 8, 2008 Fat Man Squeeze—10a Jody Payne, Steven Lee Veal, & John Joiner —Noon Kenny Acosta & The House Reckers—2pDraw Down Raffle on a 2008 4-Door Jeep Wrangler and a Silent Auctions starting at noon

Movies:

Sponsors:Gulf Chrysler ? Pirates Cove ? Pernod Richard USA ? Republic National Wills Marine ? Clark Construction ? Performance Graphics ? James & Diana Wells Media Sponsor : WALA FOX 10

Television:

Entry: $10.00 Donation

Books:

Jeep Tickets: 450 are being sold for a $100.00 donaiton each; and you do not have to be present to win. Piece of Eight Tickets: 500 are being sold for a $10.00 donaiton each; and you do not have to be present to win.

Heroes:

ALL OF MY VOLUNTEERS!!!

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Developmental Milestones

As they grow, children are always learning new things. These are just some of the things you should be looking for as your child grows. Because every child develops at his or her own pace, your child...
Posted by Illuminating Autism on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:12:00 PST