Fall 2017 Newsletter

2018 Autism Speaks Tampa Bay Walk
 

We are excited to announce that the 2018 Walk website is up and taking registrations now!  Start your team early and help us raises the funds needed to support Autism Speaks Mission of enhancing lives today while accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

Register for the 2018 Autism Speaks Tampa Bay Walk on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium.

Start a team, join a team or come on your own. Walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism. Register at act.autismspeaks.org/tampabay

Kendra Scott Sips & Sweets Fundraiser

Join us for a Kendra Scott Gives Back Event on Wednesday, October 18th from 5-8pm at their Tampa location.  20% of all sales during this time will be donated to Autism Speaks.  Come out to enjoy sips, sweets, and jewels!  We'll be there with Autism Speaks resources and Walk information!

Join the Walk Committee & help make a difference today 

Do you have a passion for helping the autism community and want to give back to Autism Speaks?  Consider joing the Walk Committee- roles are available in various sub-committees; from logistics to fundraising and everything in between.  Email us at TampaBayWalk@AutismSpeaks.org to learn more about the positions, time commitment, and quailifications.  

Autism Speaks Resources
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Join Autism Speaks and communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.

9 Things People with Autism Want Bullies to Know
In addition to providing resources and tools to help take a stand against bullying, we asked several of our bloggers with autism to share their own personal experiences to educate our community.  Read More

7 Steps to Take to a Stand Against Bullying
Bullying is far too common in the autism community, and Autism Speaks is working to address this problem. Try these 7 steps to take a stand. No one with autism should experience being bullied at school, work or in the community. Read More

Autism Friendly Events Calendar 

We are excited to introduce a brand new tool on the Autism Speaks website.  An important component of Autism Speaks' mission to increase understanding and acceptance of autism is to expand the number of autism-friendly activities in our communities.  Use our Autism-Friendly Events Calendar to find events in your local area.  Or submit an upcoming event! 

Local Contact:

Katy Formella
407-473-0309