Bowling for Autism Dollars: A Bowlathon to Help Autism Families

I am thinking of all my bad bowling puns... let's strike autism, Let's roll over autism.... I could go on but I will "spare"you (sorry, couldn't resist!) - at least my mind is not in the gutter (oops, I did it again!).

This Sunday is the National Autism Association New York Metro Chapter's bowlathon -- donate now -- or even in the days following if you cannot right now! Every dollar helps us help families in the NY Metro area. Your support is MUCH appreciated.

Milo's Gift: Chad, an Autism Service Dog

Last year, my dear friend Claire and her family brought an autism service dog -- the incomparable Chad -- into their lives from Oregon-based Autism Service Dogs of America. Chad has made a tremendous difference in the life of Milo, Claire's son with autism -- and the lives of their whole family! Milo and Chad are featured in Rachel McPherson's book Every Dog Has a Gift, just released. In the moving video below (see parts 3 and 4 featuring Claire), Claire discusses Chad's incredible gift. Her own words are more powerful than anything I can say:

Autism Hero Needs Us Now

One of Autism's true heroes needs our help now:
http://nationalautismassociation.org/jo.htm
Jo is in my thoughts and prayers. If anyone can beat this, she can.