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 SMART NEWSLETTER - FALL 2009 Edition
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The SMART Foundation commences its annual Fall Fundraising Campaign each September. This regional organization was established by the parents of a child with Autism, to honor their son’s struggles and the ongoing challenges of the growing number of children and families living with Autism. Our mission is to help parents gain access to needed expertise, qualified services and supports enabling them to make informed decisions and gain more control over helping their children, families and themselves.

 

Since the economic decline donations to charitable causes nationwide has dropped by over 40%. At the same time government funding for vital programs to help our most vulnerable have been slashed or eliminated completely. This is devastating to the increasing numbers of children and families who are in the greatest need. Before the economic crisis 87% of families with autism lived in poverty and desperately needed your help. These families are now losing their homes, jobs and the support they need to help their children too. We are proud to stand with these special children and their families who have been isolated and forgotten by so many for too long. The SMART Foundation needs your help to deliver hope and make a difference during these difficult times.

 
The Foundation needs your help and appreciates any contribution you are able to offer.
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What's New!

The Foundation is making some exciting improvements to help us connect with parents, professionals and the world. The Foundation website has gotten spruced up with new graphics, updates and resources including a new Online Event Calendar.  Meaningful and inspiring quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill and others have been added to provoke thought, inspire action and promote hope. SEE SAMPLE BELOW

The SMART Newsletter will now be a seasonal online publication. You will receive more information in an exciting new format, while eliminating the growing challenges with emailed versions of the past. Every season you will be emailed with a link inviting you to view the newest publication...no more blocked pictures...no more broken links...no more massive emails to download. Access what you want... when you want...it's on demand.

1st Annual VAIL JAM 4 AUTISM
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The 1st Annual Vail Jam 4 Autism was held Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th 2009 in Vail, CO. The Jam is an annual weekend of live music at North America’s largest mountain resort to elevate autism awareness and help raise needed funds. FIND OUT MORE...

This year's event featured one of Colorado's favorite Headliners...Big Head Todd and the Monsters with The Freddy Jones Band. The three and and hours of music was complimented by autism awareness videos and information that was delivered worldwide via Level 3 Communications...creating the 1st global autism event. Details about the 2010 Jam coming soon.

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Foundation News & Notes

Auction4Autism added to Foundation Fundraising Portfolio. New online auction will expand the opportunities for donors and bidders from across the country and around the world to come together to benefit autism

SMART Banks NOW AVAILABLE! Sign-up now to host a community donation station at your business to support community-based efforts that help local children and families with autism.

Thimerosal present in H1N1 Vaccine according to recent Schafer Autism Report Article
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What's Coming Soon?
The SMART Foundation is working on the development of new online tools, interactive applications and a state-of-the-art virtual training center for parents, professionals and communities...MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
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