Our first annual Easter Egg hunt was a huge success!  We estimate that there were 50 kids there and, even more importantly, they were all happy and smiling all day.  We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the attendance and support that this event gained as time neared.  We were mentioned on Channel 12 news, Q102, and even contacted for an interview that was published in the Huffington Post.  All of this publicity gave us a chance to show what ALL IN is really about: Giving opportunities to those who might not receive them otherwise.

 

We were blessed to have a great team of volunteers ranging from family, coworkers, other agencies, and a team of 5 from our local Kohl’s.  This event would not have gone as smoothly as it did without this help and we would be remiss to neglect thanking them.  The egg hunt was well received and it has been requested that we make it an annual event, so look for a bigger, better event next year!

We continue to be humbled beyond words with all of the support that we have been receiving.  We had an amazing turnout for our Dine to Donate fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings and were able to bring in nearly $200.  We had a great time, with Sandy and Matt staying for much of the evening and having the chance to talk to many of our supporters.  If we were not able to make it around to you, I assure you, we are grateful for your support.  We have some additional fundraisers coming up (see the donations page).  The continued support has been great and we are looking at using these funds towards applying for a small business loan that will hopefully provide us with the opportunity to open our doors.  Thanks again!

ALL IN for Autism had our first ever board meeting on Saturday, October 15th.  Sandy and I are truly blessed to have found such supportive and invested board members.  It was a very productive meeting and all six of us are incredibly excited about the opportunities that ALL IN for Autism will present.  We are happy to announce that the following positions have been appointed:

Chair: Becky Kearns
Secretary: Shaunette Long
Co-Treasurers: Lindsey Durham and Ryan Sittler

With her first act as secretary, Shaunette has signed our bylaws into effect and we are now officially up and running.  Our next orders of business are fundraising and to begin looking for a physical location from which we can base our services.

Well everyone, it’s official.  We have started raising funds to try to make this crazy dream into a reality.  We have launched our gofundme page and thus far the feedback has been inspiring.  Not only are the funds that we are receiving humbling, but the sheer numbers of shares and kind words are more than we could ever begin to ask for.  We will have a number of fundraising activities coming, and they can be found on the “Donate” section of our website.  We would be remiss if we did not give our most sincere thanks to all of those who have given their support.  This dream would be impossible without you!