Autism Awareness
July 20, 1999 Destin Fire Control District News
The Destin Fire Control District and it’s Employees are collecting donations in support of Autism awareness. Show your support by donating and wearing an Autism Awareness T-shirt.
– Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability which impacts the normal development of the brain. Autism generally appears in children before the age of 3 and effects the areas of social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function.
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Stop by the main fire station at 848 Airport Road, Destin to make a donation and mention “Creating Awareness for Autism” and you will receive a limited edition, Autism themed T-shirt (while supplies last.) Please support our efforts by donating $20.00 or whatever you can give.
All net proceeds count towards this fundraiser and will be donated to the Autism Spectrum on the Emerald Coast, Inc.. (Cash and check only please. No credit cards)
Learn more about how our local community is working to fight this disability:
- The Autism Spectrum on the Emerald Coast, Inc. is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the leading voice and resource of the local autism community. We are the area’s leader in raising community awareness while providing support for individuals with autism and their families through outreach opportunities, educational programming and providing inclusion opportunities within schools and the community. Click here for more information – http://www.asecfl.com/
- The Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of young children with autism in Okaloosa and Walton counties and surrounding areas. Click here for more information – http://www.ecautismcenter.org/
Other sources for information:
A special Thank You to
The Big Red Truck
for the wonderful food and service in support of the Autism Awareness fundraising event on Monday, April 24, 2017. It would not have been such a success without you.
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