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'Light It Up Blue' – April is Autism Awareness Month

John Riggs — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:12:00 +0000

The month of April is National Autism Awareness Month. This hits home to me as I have a son with autism. My son, Jaron, was diagnosed with autism a couple of years ago. I wasn’t shocked with the diagnosis as autism runs in my family and recognized some signs early on. He learns at his [...]

Hero Golden Retriever Rescues Missing Autistic Child

Nick Romano — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:00:22 +0000

The parents of 5-year-old Scotty Meyer, who suffers from autism, were fear stricken when they realized their son had disappeared. The family officially reported him missing midday last Tuesday, convinced that he had slipped out of the house while their air conditioning was being repaired. Fortunately, he was found the next morning thanks to the help of one furry little guy on four legs — an 8-year-old Golden Retriever named Autumn.

Kid Rock Donates to Northwest Autism Center And Second Harvest Food Bank

94.5 KATS — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:03:57 +0000

On the final stop of the 12 city “CARE” tour Kid Rock announced the local recipients of a portion of the more than $400,000 dollars to be donated. Kid Rock has assembled a team of Detroit titans to show support for other cities in need, and to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own difficulties still has the power to unite to help others around the country. Kid Rock, in association with this powerhouse group of local Detroit business people, will donate money to local charities, causes and individuals via the Kid Rock Foundation, all along every stop of his underplay club tour. Radio station partners in each tour market will help determine those individuals and organizations in need.

Spokane’s recipients are: Northwest Autism Center and Second Harvest Food Bank.