New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism

Sunday - October 5, 2008
Greeley Park - Nashua, NH

Kick-off Information
We are pleased to announce that our kick-off this year will again be held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. It will be on Tuesday July 22 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. To RSVP please go to For more information please email newhampshire@autismspeaks.org or call 888-627-6227.

This event will feature New Hampshire native Molly Ola Pinney, founder and director of the Global Autism Project. For more information please click here.

Upcoming Events

Dear Friends and Family,

In support of Autism research, we're hosting a fund raising event in early August. The event, a 3-day Men's Novice Hockey Tournament with a BBQ and Pizza Party, will be held at the Ice Den Arena in Hooksett on August 1st, 2nd and 3rd. In addition to the Hockey Tournament, we are also conducing an on-line auction (see link below). We invite you to take a look at the items that have been donated in support of our fund raising efforts - there's some really great stuff listed! Our goal is to raise more than $ 20,000 + for this great cause.
If you'd like to help...

* Visit the on-line auction...AND BID!
* PLEASE forward this email with the on-line auction link to your family and friends - the more traffic we get, the more funds we can raise!
* JOIN US on August 1st, 2nd and 3rd for some great hockey and fun for the whole family (visit from the Hooksett Fire Department, Bounce House/Slide for the kids, DJ Music, great food etc.)
* Make an individual donation in whatever amount you would like, checks can be made payable to Autism Speaks NH Division and can be mailed to 30 Gailor Lane, Hooksett NH 03106


Walk Information
Our walk this year will be on Sunday October 5, 2008. Registration will be at 10:00am and the walk at 11am. Our walk will be held again at Greeley Park in Nashua, NH.

To register for the walk please go HERE
Interested in volunteering on walk day? Please email newhampshire@autismspeaks.org for more information.



Team Captain Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that you have completed all of the steps necessary to have a successful Walk Now for Autism team this year.

* If you haven’t already registered, register as Team Captain online HERE.
* Set a fundraising goal and “people” goal for your team
* Make sure all team members have registered themselves on-line
* Involve your company/employer
* Did you email your co-workers to join the team?
* Did you involve your boss to rally your company team?
* Encourage all team members to be active fundraisers for autism research, awareness and advocacy
* Email or call team members regularly to answer questions and check on their progress
* Create team tee-shirts, buttons or a banner to increase your visibility on Walk day

8 quick, simple Steps to Raising $1,000 before Walk Day...

Step 1 - Start by donating $25 to yourself
Step 2 - Ask four family members for $50 each
Step 3 - Ask ten friends to donate $20 each
Step 4 - Ask five co-workers to donate $20 each
Step 5 - Ask five neighbors to donate $20 each
Step 6 - Ask 10 people from your school, place of worship or gym to donate $20 each
Step 7 - Ask your boss for a $50 company donation
Step 8 - Ask five businesses that you and your family frequent for a donation of $25

Every little bit helps you reach your goal - and adds up quickly!

Donations
Encourage your donors to donate online through your personal page on our website. They don't have to write a check, you don't have to fill out a separate form and it gets credited to you much faster!

If you have donations in form of a check, send them in now. You won't have to bring them on Walk Day - one less thing to worry about as you're headed out the door to join the fun!
Don't forget to send in a completed donation form along with the check (made out to Autism Speaks). It's wise to write your participant ID on all checks as well. This will ensure that you get credit for your hard earned efforts. Please allow 2 weeks for the donation to show up on your personal page.

Mail all donations to:
Autism Speaks
Donations processing
5455 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036

And don't forget to check out the exciting walk incentives! How about a DVD player or an iPod?

Thank you again for your support as we Walk Now for Autism! Please do not hesitate to contact the Autism Speaks New England Chapter Office for further information at 888-627-6227 or by email newhampshire@autismspeaks.org. We are here for you!