CARD Newsletter - February 2014

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February 2014 • VOL. 7, ISSUE 1

Are You Ready to ROAR Again? We would like to thank everyone who participated in our ninth ROAR for Autism event last April. We were truly overwhelmed by your generosity and support. With this year’s ROAR just over two months away, we’d like to invite you to join us again for this incredible event. What is ROAR?

 ROAR for Autism is an annual event that enables participants to break the silence surrounding autism during Autism Awareness Month by raising funds for autism research and treatment programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. This year, ROAR will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, Maryland.  It consists of a 25-mile bike ride, a 5k run/road race, a low-mileage family walk, and a fun festival for the whole family.  If you can’t quite drag yourself out of bed early on a Sunday but you still want to support autism research at Kennedy Krieger, you can register to “Snore for ROAR,” and you’ll receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Why support ROAR?  The proceeds from ROAR enable us to make major advances in understanding the causes of autism, as well as in developing methods for earlier detection of ASD, developing more effective treatments for ASD, and determining methods for helping teachers and health care providers to more effectively improve the lives of individuals with ASD.  ROAR funds enable us to mentor a new generation of brilliant young scientists who will then bring their unique knowledge and talent to CARD, and who will help us make discoveries more quickly.  ROAR funds enable us to transfer the latest scientific discoveries into models of clinical care that can benefit individuals with ASD and their families now.

Inside this issue Director’s Welcome

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Employee Spotlight

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Upcoming STAR

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Trainings

 ROAR also provides a way for all of us to come together to remind the community about autism, and the importance of embracing individuals with ASD. Through ROAR, many people have the opportunity to interact and learn from individuals with ASD and their families in a setting where we can all have fun together. How can you help?  Run, walk, bike, or snore for ROAR and enjoy the family fun activities.  Donate to this worthy cause and ask others to donate.  Volunteer at ROAR Visit the ROAR website at roar.kennedykrieger.org to register or donate. Want to help out? See the attached form for suggestions, or call 443-923-7300.

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