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Autism Speaks - It's Time to Listen


Our next meeting will be August 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Gatsby's Boca. Gatsby's is located at 5970 SW 18th Str, Boca Raton, FL.

The Charity of the Month is Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

Guest Speakers:

  • Jaclyn Merens - South Florida Regional Director, Autism Speaks, Inc
    Topic: Who we are, What we do, and How we fund what we do
  • Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D. - Chief of Neurosurgey, Delray Medical Center
    Topic: Autism 101: The Basics, the Questions and the Lack of Answers
Autism Speaks


The odds of winning the U.S. Open twice 1 in 1.2 Billion!
The odds of being diagnosed with Autism 1 in 150!
The odds say it is time to make a differance!

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Messages from our members:

“...I want to thank everyone who attended the 8/19 dinner for letting us share our stories about autism, it's effect on our famlies and how Autism Speaks is working to give hope to all who live with Autism everyday. With your support over $1850 was raised that night! Thank you, thank you ..”Jaclyn Merens

“... Our Autism Speaks event was a great success. Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D., and Jaclyn Merens gave great presentations, followed by a lively Q&A session. We raised a lot of money for, and awareness about, Autism. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, effort and monetary donations to the event. See you all next time! ..” Marc A Wites