Talk About Curing Autism
Hey Yardbarkers! I'm excited to start my blog here. I want to tell you about an event I have coming up...
I am hosting a red carpet poker event on March 14 during spring training in Arizona. The event is benefitting TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) to assist families affected by autism, including my own.
My brother Carlton is one of more than 1.5 million people affected by autism. The news of his diagnosis was a horribly confusing blow to me and my family. I always wanted a little brother that I could play ball with, but Carlton's impaired ability to socially interact and communicate made it impossible for that to happen; he's often too nervous to even spend time alone in the same room with most of us. We weren't aware of the various treatments available to children affected by autism, and until this point in my life I can't say that we would have had the resources necessary to obtain them. I don't want another family to have to feel that same void of a family member who's present. Since TACA, my view of autism as a hopeless, untreatable and incurable disorder no longer exists. My family and I are now on the path with TACA to bridge the gap of connecting families and the professionals who can help them.
Autism is the fastest growing disorder in our country and yet receives much less government funding than other diseases, this is why we need your support. These families need help, and TACA exists to provide it. There are many organizations that raise funds in the name of autism, but TACA is the only national organization focused solely on family support, education and empowerment for the families. For those who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.
I am sincerely hopeful that you can help us bring a little luck to those who need it most? Visit anteupforautism for more information on how you can help.
I am hosting a red carpet poker event on March 14 during spring training in Arizona. The event is benefitting TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) to assist families affected by autism, including my own.
My brother Carlton is one of more than 1.5 million people affected by autism. The news of his diagnosis was a horribly confusing blow to me and my family. I always wanted a little brother that I could play ball with, but Carlton's impaired ability to socially interact and communicate made it impossible for that to happen; he's often too nervous to even spend time alone in the same room with most of us. We weren't aware of the various treatments available to children affected by autism, and until this point in my life I can't say that we would have had the resources necessary to obtain them. I don't want another family to have to feel that same void of a family member who's present. Since TACA, my view of autism as a hopeless, untreatable and incurable disorder no longer exists. My family and I are now on the path with TACA to bridge the gap of connecting families and the professionals who can help them.
Autism is the fastest growing disorder in our country and yet receives much less government funding than other diseases, this is why we need your support. These families need help, and TACA exists to provide it. There are many organizations that raise funds in the name of autism, but TACA is the only national organization focused solely on family support, education and empowerment for the families. For those who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.
I am sincerely hopeful that you can help us bring a little luck to those who need it most? Visit anteupforautism for more information on how you can help.
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- Los Angeles Dodgers
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- Matt Kemp
10 Comments:
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This is great Matt and it is for a great cause.
It is always nice to see athletes giving back to the community.
Good luck this season.
All the best,
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Welcome to the Yard, Matt! Best of luck with this event and helping the cause.
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If only there were more athletes like yourself and Baron Davis.. Both of you guys stay helping people, it's a good look!!
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I know it will be a huge success. Good luck and what a great cause.
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Great cause, much respect from me for doing so.
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Yes autism is not as rare as people think...just under the radar....more people are concerned with the obvious diseases then the ones that are just as important. I worked at a Childrens care unit for austisic children and it's the same story everytime, parents didn't know...doctor's miss diagnosed....and how it took years to find out what was really going on with their kids. It's nothing harder for a Parent to have a sick child, but for them not to understand the disease or have the tools to understand...is even worst. Well not to take up more space here (smile) I just think it's wonderful that you are making sure people have a better understanding of this disease...Thank you :-)
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Welcome to the yard Matt, and great job on raising money for autism. Good luck this season and keep working on your game and your charities.
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I have a 7 year old boy with Autism. As a parent, I can tell you first hand how truly heartbreaking it really is. Since most insurance policies does not recognize autism it takes so much of your own financial resources to get your child the help they need. It can absolutely bankrupt you. But what choice does one really have? Not get your child the help they need? Of course that is never an option. Good luck to you and thank you for your efforts.
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Good luck, what a great cause! It's nice to see pro athletes doing good and helping other people. Why isn't this on national news instead of all the bad (steroid use, weapons charges, etc)? This country needs more people like you to look up to who are helping our fellow neighbors with issues many of us can relate to.
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That's great what you're doing with autism. I didn't know much about it until my cousin started dating his girlfriend whose son has autism. All kids should be able to enjoy the small and simple things that come with childhood. Sometimes we take for granted the small things we enjoy in life. Good job with all that you do and I look forward to hearing more about the cause and ways in which the average person like myself can help.
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soory! to hear that your llitle bro. have atuism that a scary disease. good jod with all you doing looking forward to hearing more about cause god bless you good luck.
