Every Monday, we post 5 things that we're looking forward to enjoying in the upcoming week. These things are selected by Plum staff and often times by you. They range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops. This week we're looking forward to...
Aug 17, 2009 in Nantucket Insider Blog
The 3rd Annual Nantucket Walk Now for Autism Speaks raised over $300,000 for autism research and the Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center. More than 800 people joined the walk with Autism Speaks co-founders Bob & Suzanne Wright along with their daughter Katie and grandson Christian. Christian was diagnosed with autism in 2004. The Wright's founded Autism Speaks in February of 2005.
Aug 27, 2009
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Former United States Senator, Bill Frist, sits down with Bob Wright,Co-founder of Autism Speaks, on a Special Autism Speaks MorningNoon&Night Show to talk about government legislation to provide funding for autism awareness, education, and research. Bob Wright and his wife Suzanne founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson Christian was diagnosed with autism. Autism Speaks is an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public.
Aug 24, 2009
A group of Nantucket's youth participated in the "Kids Share their Hearts with Autism Speaks" project by drawing pictures of unique hearts on canvases. Autism Speaks co-founder Suzanne Wright along with project organizer Bobbie Putterman shared their mission with the youth and helped raise awareness for autism. The project's in conjunction with the annual Nantucket Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser. After the walk the canvases will be displayed throughout the island.
Aug 20, 2009
The SMART Foundation works toward better lives and education for children with autism. SMART Co-founder and president Stephen Fretz stops by This Week in the Valley to discuss the passion and goals of his organization and also upcoming trainings in Vail and surrounding areas.
Oct 16, 2008
