You Can Help Children With Autism by Voting for Generation Rescue!

I got a letter in the mail from a mom the other day and it took me back to the beginning of my journey. This mom had just returned home from receiving her child's autism diagnosis and was now frantically searching for help. She didn't know where to start or how to begin helping her child. And for a moment I felt lost and confused all over again. I so badly wanted to help and comfort her.

When I first received Evan's diagnosis, Google was my saving grace that brought me to Generation Rescue. In fact, I want to be able to help all families struggling with autism and provide them with the support of Generation Rescue. So much attention is given to autism during April for Autism Awareness Month but what we need is action all year long. Autism is a daily topic in our families and needs to be in this country as it's the fastest growing childhood disorder.

My organization, Generation Rescue, is turning awareness into action by giving families the opportunity to see a doctor. As simple as seeing a doctor may seem, it can literally change a child's life. For April during Autism Awareness Month we have been given the opportunity to be part of the Pepsi Refresh Campaign and are in the running for a $250,000 grant. This is so important because that amount of money can literally help 100 families. I'm so often stopped at the grocery store or in public and asked how someone can help. This is a really easy way. Please be a part of Autism Awareness Month and take action with me by voting for Generation Rescue. It's amazing how a simple vote can help so many children. Vote every day until the end April and help our kids get better.

 

Comments

[TannersDad]

09:28 PM on 05/03/2010

Generation Rescue really is doing great things. Their Rescue Angel program is helping families at the brink by giving them hope, rope, & help up the steep slope of confusion after Diagnosis. We have come a long way from Google PHDs and parents should know that support is available. Voting for this Pepsi Refresh project is a good thing for Humanity. Feel Good Vote every day! TannersDad Tim Welsh Autism is a mystery but that does not mean we do not know how to show compassion for those dealing with it.

[Sheldon101]

02:20 PM on 04/28/2010

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=autism

[Kim Stagliano]

09:56 AM on 04/28/2010

Thank you, Jenny. We need help, healing and hope. Yesterday, a 44 year old father in Maine shot and killed his 22 year old autistic son. The news report indicates that the fear of what would happen to the young man as his parents aged may have made the father snap. 22, coincidentally, is the age at which the school system is no longer responsible for a person with a disability. It's called, "aging out." At that time, the parents are responsible for seeking adult services for their child. The first wave of the autism epidemic is racing toward age 22 - and I fear this story, this tragedy, will repeat itself over and over if we do not come up with treatments, prevention and yes, that evil word, CURE for autism. Death is not the answer. Please vote for GR to help families. The times are dire for our loved ones.

[seeingisbelieving]

06:18 AM on 04/27/2010

Jenny, you are a true leader! Thank you for everything.

[CamJam]

10:02 PM on 04/26/2010

VOTED!
Thank you Jenny for all that you do.