Deziray Click's PledgePage for Team Autism
On April 27th, I will be participating in my first marathon! The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Over the last couple of years I have been training/ teaching my cousin Janet to run. She will proudly be joining me in this. We will be part of a relay team as members of Team Autism.
I am running in the marathon in honor of Diego & Melina Villanueva. Diego is 9 years old and Melina is 6 years old, both siblings suffer from forms of autism. To see pictures of them click on the "photo" link on the left side of this page.
I have committed to taking on this challenge in order to benefit the Oklahoma Center for Autism, www.okautism.org
This is a local group making a difference in the lives of Oklahoma individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. Autism is the fastest growing serious development disability in the US. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer COMBINED!
I am asking you to support me by giving generously to the OFCA on my behalf. Your tax deductible contribution will help fund life changing programs for Diego and Melina and other families like theirs.
Your donation is key to achieving the many goals of OFCA in giving hope, providing workshops, education and community awareness.
Click below to make a secure online donation using paypal or your credit card.
Please put my name, Deziray Click, in the "made in recognition" section if you make an online payment.
You can also send your donation made out to:
TEAM AUTISM
in the mail to
16805 Kinross Circle
Edmond OK, 73012
Please send your contribution by April 15th (so I can monitor my fundraising efforts). Of course contributions will be accepted after 4/15, if it works better for you.
Whatever you can contribute matters...it all adds up!
As I run in this, you will be with me in spirit and your partnership will inspire me to run faster and stronger to the finish line!
Thank you for your support,
Deziray Click
More on Autism:
April is Autism Awareness Month
In 1980, autism was a relatively rare disorder, diagnosed in one of every 10,000 U.S. children. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 150 may be afflicted.
April is Autism Awareness Month and the United Nations General Assembly in New York is preparing to mark the very first World Autism Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. The event will be observed around the world by individuals and organizations to raise awareness about Autism and to raise funds needed funds. Other events and activities will be held throughout the month of April, including a presentation by Temple Grandin, Ph.D., one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.
Here are some ways you can personally raise autism awareness on April 2 and throughout the month:
Educate yourself and others about autism and encourage respect for all individuals, regardless of the challenges they face.
Spend some special time with an autistic loved one.
Acknowledge the efforts of an autistic child's caregiver(s) through a visit, a card, a lunchdate, or a gift.
Show your support for one or more of the autism organizations by sending a word of appreciation. Include a donation if you can.
Wear an autism advocacy ribbon or shirt.
Listen to Open Every Door, a Nimal Mendis song that is the cry of every parent and carer who has a child with autism. http://www.mediaeyeproductions.com/rozagy.html
Watch Autism: The Musical.
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/autism/index.html
Over the last couple of years I have been training/ teaching my cousin Janet to run. She will proudly be joining me in this. We will be part of a relay team as members of Team Autism.
I am running in the marathon in honor of Diego & Melina Villanueva. Diego is 9 years old and Melina is 6 years old, both siblings suffer from forms of autism. To see pictures of them click on the "photo" link on the left side of this page.
I have committed to taking on this challenge in order to benefit the Oklahoma Center for Autism, www.okautism.org
This is a local group making a difference in the lives of Oklahoma individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. Autism is the fastest growing serious development disability in the US. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer COMBINED!
I am asking you to support me by giving generously to the OFCA on my behalf. Your tax deductible contribution will help fund life changing programs for Diego and Melina and other families like theirs.
Your donation is key to achieving the many goals of OFCA in giving hope, providing workshops, education and community awareness.
Click below to make a secure online donation using paypal or your credit card.
Please put my name, Deziray Click, in the "made in recognition" section if you make an online payment.
You can also send your donation made out to:
TEAM AUTISM
in the mail to
16805 Kinross Circle
Edmond OK, 73012
Please send your contribution by April 15th (so I can monitor my fundraising efforts). Of course contributions will be accepted after 4/15, if it works better for you.
Whatever you can contribute matters...it all adds up!
As I run in this, you will be with me in spirit and your partnership will inspire me to run faster and stronger to the finish line!
Thank you for your support,
Deziray Click
More on Autism:
April is Autism Awareness Month
In 1980, autism was a relatively rare disorder, diagnosed in one of every 10,000 U.S. children. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 150 may be afflicted.
April is Autism Awareness Month and the United Nations General Assembly in New York is preparing to mark the very first World Autism Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. The event will be observed around the world by individuals and organizations to raise awareness about Autism and to raise funds needed funds. Other events and activities will be held throughout the month of April, including a presentation by Temple Grandin, Ph.D., one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.
Here are some ways you can personally raise autism awareness on April 2 and throughout the month:
Educate yourself and others about autism and encourage respect for all individuals, regardless of the challenges they face.
Spend some special time with an autistic loved one.
Acknowledge the efforts of an autistic child's caregiver(s) through a visit, a card, a lunchdate, or a gift.
Show your support for one or more of the autism organizations by sending a word of appreciation. Include a donation if you can.
Wear an autism advocacy ribbon or shirt.
Listen to Open Every Door, a Nimal Mendis song that is the cry of every parent and carer who has a child with autism. http://www.mediaeyeproductions.com/rozagy.html
Watch Autism: The Musical.
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/autism/index.html