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Diane Yellis's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Diane Yellis
Event: The Long Island Hope Walk 2008
Event Starts: Sep 28th 2008
Team Name: Sophie's Team
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Sophie, patiently drying her nails
About my nonprofit:
Autism United
Autism United is an alliance of families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders working with professionals and organizations who serve the autism community.

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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $2,423.00
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My personal message:

As we enter our third year of living with Autism - of trying to help Sophie make sense of the world and of trying to make sense of the totally crazy numbers of children with this disorder - I once again am asking for your support. I often get confused myself as to where to put resources and whom to support, but I do know that Autism United is actively trying to slow this crazy epidemic. They have successfully lobbied to stop additional vaccines from becoming mandatory in New York, they have, in conjunction with other advocacy groups, gotten a law passed that has made vaccines containing mercury illegal in New York, and they have been there for me every time I have called their office. I can't think of another charity that can say that. So, once again, I am asking you to consider making a generous donation to Autism United.

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Alaina C. Tutrone 10/20/2008 $20.00  
Elyse Arkind 9/29/2008 $25.00 wishing your family all the best 
maria 9/17/2008 $25.00 Keep up the Great work Sophie. 
Judy and Peter 9/8/2008 $50.00  
Caroline Namdar 9/7/2008 $100.00  
Celeste 9/6/2008 $25.00  
Linda Langiulli 9/6/2008 $100.00 with much love to Sophie.... 
Mommy and Daddy 9/6/2008 $180.00 You are our queen and you make us so very proud. We love you to pieces. 
sonia 9/5/2008 $50.00  
Anita Coonan 9/4/2008 $50.00  
Ronni & Gary Graf 8/31/2008 $50.00  
Susan Harrington 8/27/2008 $100.00 Keep the faith! 
Robin, Marc & Seth Newman 8/26/2008 $50.00  
barbara, eric and michael 8/25/2008 $50.00 good luck diane! Sophie is very lucky to have a mommy like you. 
Susan Di Carlo 8/23/2008 $25.00  
Marci & Lenny Ross 8/23/2008 $50.00 We love you Sophie. Keep smiling 
sue menoscal 8/22/2008 $10.00  
Lisa Cioci 8/22/2008 $18.00 Good luck! xoxo to everyone! 
Dr. Baruck Morris 8/22/2008 $15.00  
Michele Ventura 8/22/2008 $25.00  
Sandi & Bruce Kafenbaum 8/21/2008 $100.00 We're proud of all of you...keep up the great work...With love ...Sandi and Bruce 
Cynthia 8/21/2008 $50.00 Hugs & Kisses from CJ, your friend! 
Randye and Ira Karmin 8/21/2008 $100.00 Keep up the good work! 
Jane 8/20/2008 $100.00 Sophie, you go girl!!! 
Cindy Marks-Wittels 8/19/2008 $50.00  
Franne Weinberg 8/19/2008 $100.00 Go for it, Di. I'm proud of you. xoxox 
Lori Langer de Ramirez 8/19/2008 $25.00 Right on, groovy gal! ARRIBA Sophie! 
John Gilmore 8/18/2008 $25.00 Go Sophie! 
Chrissy & Peter Gordon 8/18/2008 $50.00  
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* Total raised online: $1,618.00
Amount raised offline: $805.00
Grand Total: $2,423.00
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