3rd Annual Autism Support Network Fundraiser
A fabulous evening of blues, wine and delicious freshly prepared “bites” by a culinary team headed by Chef Peter Bucher made the 3rd year fund-raiser and awareness for Autism Support Network a big success.
Harpdog Brown and his Travelling Blues Show
Congratulations to the ASN executive board of directors and founders Dionne Costanzo and Jodie Wickens. They are both parents helping parents.
Wickens mother to a 9 year old autistic son said “The Autism Support Network’s vision is to create a secure and inclusive community so all of our children can reach their own personal potential. We empower parents to know and understand really how to change the trajectory of their children’s lives.”
A C$12,000 cheque was presented to Leah Mumford, a Behaviour Analyst and co-founder of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Camp to fund the month long program this summer in Surrey. The camp was created in 2014 for autistic children to receive a personalized one-on-one learning experience on important social skills.
Luisa with NDP MLA Sue Hammell of Surrey-Green Timbers
There are amazing individuals that are being helped by the Autism Support Network. Director for Medicare and Autism — parent advocate Sherri– has a young son diagnosed with Autism and Epilepsy. “I believed that the only reason that these therapies exist at all is because our government has failed to provide the kind of political leadership to fund, the only scientifically validated intervention for children which is applied behavioral analysis.”
TV host and tribute artist artist Luisa Marshall hosted the exciting evening of Hourglass Cabaret’s 50-50, silent auction, beer and wine boards, Mystery Balloons, photography were provided by Dave Chan and Naomi Moriyama, Township 7 wine, Century Plaza Hotel and Spa were major sponsors of the event. Blues music was provided by the award winning Harpdog Brown and the Travelin’ Blues Show.
Autism Support Network provides free services to families with autistic members whether young or old. Please make your donation now via www.autismsupportbc.ca
Autism Suppost Network founders Jodie Wickens and Dione Costanzo
