June 2012, Volume 1
Issue 1 Web Version
Upcoming Walk for Autism Speaks
This year's walk is on
October 27, 2012. We have several fundraisers planned to kick off a successful
contribution to help raise awareness and sponsor research for a cure.
Introducing Camp Chuggers
We are in the process of
designing and developing a summer/day camp in Lancaster SC
for autistic children that will kick off in the summer of 2013. We are very
excited about our venture and have many ideas that will be put into place. We
have several fundraisers planned, including ones that will coincide with the
Matthew's Chuggers fundraisers, where the proceeds will be split 50/50.
We currently are seeking
volunteers and donors to help us achieve our goal of starting next summer. Here
is a list of some of the things we will need:
·
LOCATION
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Art supplies
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Games
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Books
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Movies
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Food
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Sponsors for Horse back riding and Zoo
If you can help with any of
these items or can help in any other way, please contact Michelle Huffstickle
at (803) 936-2919 or matthewschuggers@gmail.com.
CDC releases new statistics
In previous years, the
statistics for Autism have increased considerably. The previous statistics were
that 1 in 110 children would be diagnosed with Autism. The new statistics show
that
1 in 88
will be diagnosed with
Autism. It is extremely important that research and awareness continues.
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| Matthew and Austin Huffstickle |
Matthew progresses
Matthew continues to show
progress and succeeds in his educational journey through Autism. His major
accomplishment is in Math. He showed progress in his speech development and is
learning to read and write. In the 2012-2013 school year, he will be in the
second level of the elementary special education level.
Austin
Diagnosed
Earlier this year, Austin
was diagnosed with Autism. He is having some of the
same struggles that Matthew faced when he was first diagnosed. He is currently
receiving speech therapy and occupational therapy and attends a special
education preschool program and is showing progress and successes!
Contact
Information
Michelle Huffstickle * (803) 936-2919 * matthewschuggers@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/MatthewsChuggers
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