With one in 68 children impacted by autism, Grant A Gift Autism Foundation works with Southern Nevada families from diagnosis to empowerment with a variety of programs, treatment options, and, more importantly, a comprehensive program to treat the whole family under one roof. Throughout April’s Autism Awareness Month, Grant A Gift provides a variety of options to give back, support, and empower families living with autism.
“With more than 8,000 local children and youth in Nevada living with autism, the need is greater than ever to offer ground-breaking treatment and programs to help these children and their families live empowered lives,” said Terri Janison, CEO of Grant A Gift Autism Foundation. “We have more than 2,500 children on our wait list alone and it’s imperative we raise awareness and funding so these families can receive the help they so desperately need.”
To honor the month of awareness and giving, autism awareness supporters are encouraged to grab friends, family, and sneakers for Grant A Gift Autism Foundation’s 9th Annual 5K Race for Hope and Fun Walk on Saturday, April 28 at “The Green” at Town Square. Sponsored by Subway, this annual day of fun, fitness, and fundraising ends April’s National Autism Awareness Month and supports programming and treatment through Grant A Gift and the UNLV School of Medicine Ackerman Autism Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with the runs and walk beginning at 8 a.m., and morning of family-friendly fun continues until noon with music, raffles, and entertainment.
This day also provides families a valuable resource fair from 7 a.m. – noon, empowering families in Las Vegas to learn about new and exciting community programs, treatment options, and support as they live with an autism diagnosis. The Health & Family Resource Fair is sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders and features Sport Social; Aspergers Training, Employment, and Life Skills; FEAT of Southern Nevada; CARE, LLC; We Rock the Spectrum; Settle Down ABA, Inc.; Autism Treatment Assistance Program; and Project Focus.
For the sandwich-loving autism awareness supporters, Subway® diners can grab a sub and lend support at any of the greater Las Vegas area locations through the Subway Cares program now through June. When visiting a participating Southern Nevada Subway® sandwich shop, customers are encouraged to add a donation to their in store purchase to benefit local children and families living with autism.
Autism Awareness supporters are also encouraged to wear blue ribbons throughout the month to symbolize they stand with families living with autism.
ABOUT GRANT A GIFT AUTISM FOUNDATION
Founded in 2009, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation grew out of the struggle of a mom whose son, Grant, was diagnosed with autism and other neuro-developmental conditions. Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization helping children, young adults and their families master autism by providing assessment and treatment funding, combined with support services, vocational training and transition planning.; For additional information, please visit www.GrantAGiftAutismFoundation.org.
