Read the 2007 Event Wrap Up • Watch the video • See the photos
| Who? | This extremely popular family event will be attended by more than 1,000 Southern California families who have children with autism. This event has sold out every year! | |
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| What? | This event will provide a safe and fun picnic for children affected by autism and is a primary fundraiser to help TACA continue to provide important services to families affected by autism at no cost. This year’s picnic will feature:
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| When? | Sunday, September 30, 2007
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
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| Where? | Camp James/Hidden Valley Park in Irvine (Next to Wild Rivers) Driving Directions |
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| Costs? | Pre-sale Tickets $17 for adults, $12 for children (3 years and older) Online tickets available until Thursday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. On-Site Tickets (maybe) |
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| Sponsors? | Sponsorship opportunities are available (download pdf). | |
| Why? | TACA provides support, education and information to more than 3,000 people in California who are touched by autism through monthly education and support meetings, parent mentoring, the Autism Journey Guide, and seminars and conferences. Ninety-five percent of TACA’s services are provided at NO cost. Donating to TACA offers corporations the opportunity to build public and community relations as well as improve the quality of life of employees and customers. By supporting a cause that affects one in 150 children, you are directly supporting your community. |
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| Before | During | After |
I had Christian when I was 19 years old. For the first year of his life I couldn’t imagine anything being wrong with my baby. He smiled; he laughed; he rolled, crawled and walked on time. At age one he had a massive overload for his little immune system. He had two ear infections, a high fever, back to back treatment of major antibiotics and he was given his MMR, varicella and HIB vaccines while he was still very sick. Christian faded away for the next 6 months.
At age two he was diagnosed with full syndrome Autism. I met an amazing mother who introduced me to the group Talk About Curing Autism. Before I found out about TACA, I had no clue that there was hope for my child. From that day on I knew that it was my job to get my son back and undue what had been done to him.
It has been three years since Christian was diagnosed with Autism. I had taken what I had learned from TACA, found wonderful therapists, began a diet, found a DAN! Doctor, and took control of my child’s health. I heard his first word when he was 38 months old, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
Today Christian attends a typical private preschool. He is the only child in the class with a diagnosis…and none of the other parents know that. He speaks clearly, has friends, reads, pretends on the playground and even knows what he wants to be when he grows up (which of course changes weekly).
I can honestly say, if I had not found that mom (you know who you are), and not been introduced to TACA, I don’t know where Christian would be today and I don’t know if I would ever have been able to help other parents starting this journey. Thank you TACA, thank you my hero mom, and thank you Christian for fighting this with me. I love you.
Chelsi, Washington State
