Join us for the Autism Society of Nebraska's

3rd Annual 

AUTISM PUZZLE WALK

Saturday May 1, 2010 

Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE

Today 1 in 110 individuals are diagnosed with Autism, a condition that was almost unheard of just a few years ago.

The Autism Society of Nebraska's mission is to help improve the lives of all affected by autism.  100% of the Puzzle Walk funds stay in Nebraska to help the Nebraska autism community!    Please help us help them!

New this year -- if you can't attend the walk...sign up as a VIRTUAL WALKER!   Simply register as a Virtual Walker during the online registration process.   You will still be able to sign up with a team or create your own fundraising page.  All virtual walkers with their own fundraising page who raise atleast $25 for the Autism Society will have a Puzzle Walk T shirt mailed to them!  Showing your support is easy!

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Click on the Get Started button to create your own fundraising page.  Customize the text and photo on your personal page to share your personal passion.  Send the link to friends, family, co-workers -- anyone who might want to help this great cause.

PLEASE NOTE:  Making a donation on a fundraising page is NOT the same as registering to attend the walk.   If you will be joining the walk you will need to complete your own registration either online or the day of the event.  If you have any questions regarding the walk please contact the Autism Society at 1-877-375-0120.

Who are we helping?

• Today 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Almost 1 in 70 boys has autism
• It is estimated that 1.5 million Americans have autism.
• Autism is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDs combined!
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the US with a 10 - 17% annual growth.
• Currently, the US has $90 billion annual costs relating to autism. That is expected to double within the next decade.
• Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention.
• Most insurance companies will not pay for therapies for children with autism.   No Occupational Therapy.  No Speech. No Behavioral therapy.  No biomedical interventions.
• Families must pay for these therapies on their own and an intensive program can cost more than $60,000 a year

Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with Autism.

The family is told that early intervention is critical.  

They then realize they cannot afford those services.

Please help us help them!