[ale] OT: Autism Walk

[Robert L. Harris]

Ouch.


Thus spake Jeff Lightner (jlightner at water.com):

> A worthy cause indeed - especially since many geeks show eerie
> similarities:
> 
> "a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to
> communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships with others"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
> Christopher Fowler
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 9:38 AM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: [ale] OT: Autism Walk
> 
> >From my wife this am:
> 
> Dear Chris, 
> Marcus Institute and Autism Speaks is getting ready for its annual
> signature event, the Georgia Walk for Autism on May 19th in Atlantic
> Station. I am planning to be a part of that Walk and I am asking you to
> join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism research by making
> a contribution in support of my Walk.
> 
> 
> Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's
> ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships
> with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is
> typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people of
> all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
> 
> 
> Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family. While
> some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with the
> condition will require lifelong supervision and care and have
> significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never
> be able to tell their parents they love them.
> 
> Currently, the causes of autism are unknown and there are no specific
> medical treatments or cure. Physicians have no blood test or scan that
> can definitively diagnose the disorder. As such, the diagnosis of autism
> is based solely upon observations of behavior. Despite increasing
> national interest and high prevalence, autism research is one of the
> lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and private
> sources.
> 
> Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and
> will keep you posted on my progress.
> 
> Please forward this to anyone that you think would like to donate. 
> Sincerely, 
> Christine Fowler 
> To make a donation online by credit card please goto
> http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?px=1937948&pg=personal&fr_id=1360 and
> This will direct you to my Personal Page where you can make a secure
> donation.
> 
> 
> Christine Fowler 
> UPS Supply Chain Solutions 
> Operations Supervisor 
> Phone  678-746-8487 
> Fax  678-746-8645
> 
> I'm not sure who's picture that is.
> 
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