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e-Speaks || March 5, 2010 AGRE Collects 10,000th DNA Sample The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) has reached a significant milestone this month, having collected its 10,000th DNA sample from families with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). AGRE represents the world's largest private repository of clinical and genetic information for families affected with an ASD. Books for Newly Diagnosed Families Recently, we asked our Facebook community, "What books about autism do you think are most helpful for newly diagnosed families?" We received nearly 300 responses; here are suggestions that we chose to pass along to you. Toys"R"Us, Canada Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign Toys"R"Us, Canada has launched its inaugural fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks Canada, continuing through Friday, April 30. Toys"R"Us stores will offer customers an Autism Speaks puzzle piece in exchange for a $1 donation. Monetary donations will also be collected online at Toysrus.ca. All funds raised will go to Autism Speaks Canada. In Their Own Words: The Gift That Keeps on Giving In this week's essay, the mother of an adult son with autism shares vignettes of her family's life, expressing how although each day brings challenges, she, in turn, experiences more opportunities. Coming Soon March 6  Jacksonville Walk Now for Autism Speaks Awards Event  (Atlantic Beach, Fla.) March 7  Palm Beach County Walk Now for Autism Speaks  (West Palm Beach, Fla.)  March 9  West Texas Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-off Event  (Abilene, Texas)  March 11  Chicagoland Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-off Event  (Merrillville, Ind.) Donate Now • Contact Us • Autism Speaks Blog Four Simple Ways to Support Autism Speaks  Forward this Email | Follow us on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Join our Online Community This e-mail is only available in HTML format. If you cannot read HTML messages, just click the following link to view this e-mail in your browser: http://www.autismspeaks.org/html_email/e_speaks_2010_0305.php. © 2010 Autism Speaks, Inc.  Please add contactus@autismspeaks.org to your address book or safe sender list to ensure e-Speaks is delivered to your inbox.

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