Good friend of mine son was born with autism, every year they send him to a summer camp which he gets to spend time with his friends and progress with his issues!

This year things are a little tuff with the economy and there asking for some help. I know no one on the board know him or his son. But If ya donated 1.00 or 10.00 one time of skipping out on fast food could help this young boy have a great summer!

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To all friends and family:

Thank you for visiting the Team Ethan fundraising page!

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Ethan has benefited greatly the past 2 summers by attending the Awesome Summer Days Camp (ASD-autism spectrum disorder) offered by the Kelberman Center. He has met some wonderful friends and counselors who have remained in his life throughout the year-not just at camp.

The 6 week day camp program is designed to develop social skills such as self awareness and emotional development, in a highly structured, fun and supportive environment; pairing social skill instruction and development with a typical summer day camp experience. The recreational activities are designed to teach skills in a fun and engaging way for the kids with ASD. The camp activities include arts and crafts, horseback riding, music and swimming along with community field trips one day a week.

He is currently in their program Pool Pals as well-this is his 3rd time. It is a combined aquatics, excersise, social skill developement therapy program where each child is paired up with an OT, PT, Nursing intern, etc. from Utica College. It helps him develop core muscle strength, and large muscle strength coordination. Helps builds individual self esteem, provides and opportunity for relaxation from sensory overload all while having fun and playing while doing it. He looks forward to this every week!

We have gotten many partial scholarships from the Kelberman Center for these activities as you may guess-they are pricey. Please help and donate to the Walk for Autism and help many kids just like Ethan have the same opportunities as well. Every little bit helps!

Thank You

 

I help all the time with things like this. I could never think of being in there shoes with no one to help out and care. I will donate tomorrow when my direct deposit hits. Thanks for posting.

 

Thanks for your kindness! Seriously!

 

Bump for a GREAT thread.

 

Bump... REALLY people.. not even 5 dollars?

 

I donated Had it on my outlook at work but the reminder never popped sorry for the delay man. Glad you re-posted been so busy at work had spaced it out.

Jkendall -feldy scion life 3/26/2010 $10.00 scion life -- hope you have fun at camp.

 

I'll donate

 

Wow thanks guys

 

I'll donate when I get paid next.

 

i donated, wastn much but thats all i can afford right now.
BUMP for more donations

 

Donated,not much but it helps. Hope they meet their goal!