Ambassador News and Events
Our Ambassadors help to make Autism Awareness Month 2009 an enormous success. Thank you for your hard work planning events and building partnerships to spread awareness. In this section, we recap the many activities they planned for April. For more information about our Autism Awareness Ambassador Program,
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Autism New Jersey is proud to announce that we had 406 registered Ambassadors and 192 registered Junior Ambassadors from 19 states and from countries as far away as Nigeria. Outside of New Jersey, our Ambassadors spread autism awareness in: Alabama · Alaska · California · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Kentucky · Maryland · Michigan · Missouri · Nevada · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Texas · Washington
Last Updated 3/13/09.
Calendar of Ambassador Events and Activities
April 2, 2008
Seton Hall University World Autism Awareness Day Celebration
Featuring guest speakers and awareness activities for the entire family. For more information, download event flier or contact Ann Alexander at wga555@optonline.net.
April 6, 2009
"Bounce U" Fundraiser for Autism
From 5:00pm – 8:00pm, the Bounce U will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Autism New Jersey in the following two locations: Cherry Hill, 1205 Warren Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ and Blackwood, 1271 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, NJ. Admission cost: $7.95 plus tax. For more information, contact lisapentkowski@aol.com
April 7, 2009
Autism Awareness Book Fair
United by Autism is hosting an all-day book fair at Barnes and Noble in Morris Plains, NJ. Event features are resource presentation at 6:30pm for educators and parents. Door prizes are being distributed between 6:30-8pm. For more information visit http://www.unitedbyautism.org/
April 16, 2009
Peace A Pizza Fundraiser for Autism
Between 11:30am and 9:00pm, Peace A Pizza will donate 20% of your check amount to Autism New Jersey. Peace A Pizza is located at the Garden State Park (near Wegman’s) 2010 Marlton Pike West (Route 70) Cherry Hill, NJ 856-661-9300. RSVP to: miconrad@verizon.net. Please download event flier and bring to restaurant.
April 19, 2009
Model for a Cause
Fashion show for autism awareness and to raise funds for Autism New Jersey. At the West New York Middle School. Fashion Show begins at 2:00pm. For more information, contact Kerry Culhane at 201-566-8327.
April 23, 2009
2nd Annual Volley for Autism
Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Game. Wall High School from 7:00pm-9:00pm. $5.00 donation at door. Download event flier or contact spanasuk@wall.k12.nj.us for more information.
April 26, 2009
Quest for a Cure Cheerleading Competition
Cheerleading Competition to raise autism awareness. Sterling High School, Somerdale, NJ. Open to: All-Star, Rec, Satellite, High School, and College Teams. Hosted by ODC Cheer. For more information, contact Tricia Foster at 856-693-2500 or triciafoster22@comcast.net.
April 26, 2009
Jazz Brunch for Autism
Join Ambassador Jason Shatz from 11:30-2:00pm at Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant in Montclair NJ. Music will be provided from NJPAC’s Wachovia Jazz for Teens. Cost: $15 plus your generous donation to Autism New Jersey. For reservations call: 973-744-2600. Contact jazzbrunch@optonline.net for more information or click here for event flier.
April 26, 2009
Trenton Thunder Autism Awareness Game
1:00pm. Mercer County Waterfront Park, Trenton NJ. Tickets $10.00. To purchase tickets, download flier or contact Kelsey at 609-394-3300 x124 or Kelsey@trentonthunder.com.
April 28, 2009
Autism Awareness Night at Chili’s
Chili’s Restaurant, 48 State Rt. 23, Riverdale NJ. Call for Reservations: 973-616-0382. Please make sure to state that you are there for Autism Awareness Night when entering the location so that 10% of your meal will benefit the cause.
May 19, 2009
3rd Annual Autism Family Night at TGIFriday’s
Created by Alexandra Abend, this event provides families the opportunity to enjoy a stigma-free night out as a family at select TGIFriday locations in NJ, CT and NY. Click here for a listing of participating restaurants. (New locations being added! Check back soon for updates.)
Free Gift Cards available: Courtesy of the NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs, a limited number of gift cards are available for families in need of financial assistance. Click here to download an application flier. Due to overwhelming demand, we have a very limited supply left and cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.
In the Community
Westfield, NJ
April 4, 2009: Autism Awareness Town Garage Sale
A town-wide garage sale, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Westfield, a member of New Jersey State Federation of Womens Clubs, will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Roosevelt Intermediate School sports field located on Clark St. and Tuttle Parkway, Westfield. Open to the public and donated items accepted for sale. A bake sale also included. For more information, contact Dolores Geisow at (908) 233-2339
In the Schools
Willowglen Academy
Ambassadors Annette Falkowski and Maureen Nafis are organizing the following activities during the month of April: Dress Down Day, Autism Awareness items sale, Bake and Candy sales, Sausage and Pepper sandwich sales and donation collecting outside of local stores on Saturdays.
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Junior Ambassadors
Our Junior Ambassadors and siblings are some of our most enthusiastic supporters. Check back soon for info on their awareness efforts.
Online Ambassadors
Thank you to the following "Online Ambassadors" who have set up webpages. Click here to view what they've created.
- Awilda Belardo
- Tammy Carratala
- Cinnamon & Edward Lenahan
- Nyeem McDaniel
- Kelly Milazzo
- Jennifer Patrick
Dress Down Days
Thank you to our Dress Down Day organizers.
Burnett Middle School
Organized by: Nyeem McDaniels
East Brunswick Public Schools
Organized by: Mariann Zema
Evesham Township Schools
Organized by: Kristine Foglia
Jersey City Public Schools
Organized by: Carol Curtis
Kinnelon School District
Organized by: Colleen Bruscino
Little Ferry Public Schools
Organized by: Lynn Nunziato
Lowell School (April 24)
Organized by: Lisa Sgambati
Midland School, Rochelle Park (April 3)
Organized by: Joanna Hani
Rockaway Meadow School (April 2)
Organized by: Deanna Plumb
Slocum-Skewes Elementary School (April 2)
Organized by: Laurie Ann Densen
Succasunna
Organized by: Carolyn Cuba
West Orange School District
Organized by: Ann Aly Ahmed
Willowglen Academy
Organized by: Annette Falkowski and Maureen Nafis
Autism Awareness Proclamations
Email aamonth@autismnj.org to let us know about your community's proclamation.
Proclamations:
Check back soon for updates from the many municipalities across the state that have declared April "National Autism Awareness Month!"
Union County
Westfield, NJ
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