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e-Speaks || March 31, 2007
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Please be sure to add Autism Speaks (contactus@autismspeaks.org) to your address book or safe sender list in order to insure our e-mail is delivered to your inbox (not sent to bulk or junk folders). If you have any questions or comments, please hit "reply" or send an e-mail to contactus@autismspeaks.org.
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Toys "R" Us Partnership Continues
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Toys “R” Us and the Toys “R” Us Children's Fund's nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks continues through May 4. Donations are accepted at all Toys “R” Us stores and online. Read more. Also, Toys "R" Us and the National Lekotek Center have created "Ten Toys That Speak to Autism," a compilation of specially selected toys that promote language, creativity and social skills that aid a child with autism's development. The list features toys that children with autism can play with alongside their siblings and friends and is currently available in the stores and online at www.Toysrus.com/AutismSpeaks.
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Magazine Covers Developments, Concepts in Research
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The latest issue of Discover magazine analyzes recent developments and concepts in autism research in an article mentioning many researchers funded by Autism Speaks, Cure Autism Now and the National Alliance for Autism Research. Read more. Plus, The Autism Tissue Program has announced eight new research projects that have been reviewed and approved by the Tissue Advisory Board. Learn details of the projects.
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Teletubbies Take Manhattan - for Autism
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Sporting Autism Speaks puzzle logos, TV's Teletubbies celebrated their 10th anniversary, the Teletubbies by staging a "British invasion" of New York City, raising autism awareness and funds for Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now. Read more. Plus, visit a photo gallery.
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LA Celebrity Golf Challenge Draws Stars
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Autism Speaks' Fourth Annual L.A. Celebrity Golf Challenge raised close to $430,000. The event, held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., brought out celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Read more. Plus, see photos.
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Dollar Donation Days Start at Modell's
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For the third straight year, Modell's Sporting Goods has launched a "Dollar Donation Days" campaign to raise money for autism. Through April 28, customers at all of Modell's 135 store locations throughout the Northeast will be able to purchase one-dollar Autism Speaks puzzle pieces at check-out, with proceeds being directed towards autism research. Read more.
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"A World Where..." Video Premieres Online
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"A World Where...", a new video from Autism Speaks, is now available for viewing on Whatkindworddoyouwant.com, a fundraising web site launched by John Ondrasik, the lead singer of pop group Five for Fighting. Each time a video is viewed or uploaded, the designated charity receives a donation. Read more
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