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HEAL! Foundation Newsletter April 10, 2009
in this issue
:: HEAL First Coast Zoo Walk on April 26!
:: Bowling starts Saturday April 18th at Beaches Bowling
:: The HEAL/Joey Travolta Documentary in Jacksonville Film Festival
:: THE PLAYERS Championship May 4th -10th
:: Join HEAL on Facebook
:: Upcoming Events in Northeast Florida
HEAL First Coast Zoo Walk on April 26!

The HEAL Zoo Walk is off to a great start, several teams have been formed and we are looking forward to a wonderful family and community experience together at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The funds raised from the HEAL Zoo Walk will stay in our community, earmarked towards Autism programs and educators on the First Coast. Local schools and educational programs are encouraged to apply for grants raised from the HEAL First Coast Zoo Walk for Autism. Sign up for this fun family event at www.firstgiving.org/HEAL

First Coast News Anchor and HEAL Board Member Patty Crosby will lead the Zoo Walk and serve as MC during our "Radio Disney after Party! HEAL sends a special thanks to Jaguar Players Tony Pashos and Greg Estandia for promoting the HEAL Zoo Walk along with Dr. Julie Buckley and beautiful daughter Dani on "Good Morning Jacksonville" with Patty Crosby.

For the first time ever - HEAL t-shirts have been printed and will be available for sale at the Zoo walk. Join HEAL at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Sunday April 26th at 8:30 AM to purchase your HEAL t-shirt or baseball cap! T-Shirts are $15, and hats are $10.

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Bowling starts Saturday April 18th at Beaches Bowling

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Mark Skoog is starting the Spring 2009 Autism Bowling League on Saturday, April 18th at the Beaches Bowling Center on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. This fun and non-competitive league has been a hit with the kids and their parents.

Sessions start at 12:30 in the afternoon and cost $5 per participant. The cost includes GF/CF snacks, bowling shoe rental, and an ABA therapist on hand to help. There are no age requirements for this activity, and many new friendships and support systems have been formed at previous leagues.

For more information contact Mark Skoog at Healingautismthroughbowling@gmail.com.
The HEAL/Joey Travolta Documentary in Jacksonville Film Festival

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A documentary that was filmed last summer at The HEAL/Joey Travolta Film Camp was selected to be in the Jacksonville Film Festival. The documentary, a behind-the-scenes look at the Film Camp with commentary by DirectorJoey Travolta, will make its "World Premiere" during the Film Festival in Jacksonville the Week of May 15th-21st.

Last summer 50 kids attended the HEAL/Joey Travolta Film Camp at University of North Florida. The participants wrote, acted, directed, and produced a short film titled "Free To Be Me". Within the film, a skit was created called "Jacksonville Jr. Apprentice." Joey Travolta acting as Donald Trump directed the three teams of kids to make their own Public Service Announcements on Autism Awareness. The first of the three Public Service Announcements "Elevator of Life" is now being run on First Coast News NBC and ABC affiliates (www.firstcoastnews.com). Special thanks to Karen Sadler of FilmLab Productions for her extra efforts in her work on producing the documentary and successfully getting the film submitted and accepted into the Film Festival.

For more information on the Jacksonville Film Festival go to www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com

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THE PLAYERS Championship May 4th -10th  

pga tourHEAL Banner that Nichole madeThe HEAL Foundation is a proud recipient of charitable funds from THE PLAYERS Championship and TPC Sawgrass' Adopt-A-Charity initiative. Due to the generosity of THE PLAYERS and TPC Sawgrass, HEAL has raised $800,000 during the past two years and granted to the community more $500,000. These funds have contributed directly to continuing our mission of helping those with Autism in the Greater Jacksonville Area.

We want to encourage you and your friends to support THE PLAYERS, either through corporate support, ticket purchases or volunteer efforts. THE PLAYERS Championship, will be held May 4th - 10 th in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

For Ticket information visit: www.pgatour.com

Join HEAL on Facebook

pga tourHEAL is now on Facebook ! Please add HEAL as a friend, check out our events, and tell us what you are up to. You can search for key name "HEAL Foundation", or go to our page by clicking here eventsUpcoming Events in Northeast Florida
Upcoming Events in Northeast Florida

  • April 13 Project Autism and the Jacksonville Suns want you to join them for "Celebrate Reading Day" at the Jacksonville Baseball Grounds at 11:05 Am. Click here for more information
  • April 15 Art for Two on Wednesdays at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Ages 3-5 from 3-4 pm. Call (904) 355-0630 to participate free with HEAL Scholarship
  • April 18 Bowling Starts again! Join Mark and friends at 12:30 every Saturday for twelve weeks at 12:30 pm at Beaches Bowling Center
  • April 24 Parents Night Out from 6-9pm at Little Star Center. Cost is $25 per child and they do not need to be enrolled at Little Star. Space is Limited. Call 904-928-0112 for more information or to sign up.
  • April 25 Jessica Green Bike Ride of Autism. Information available at www.JessicaGreenFoundation.org. HEAL has made a grant for families with a member with Autism can participate for free!
  • April 26 HEALing First Coast Families Zoo Walk at 8am at the Jacksonville Zoo. Join us there! T-shirts and hats available for sale for the first time ever!
  • May 3 Celebrate Mother's Day with Project Autism. Visit www.ProjectAutismSJ.org for more information.
  • May 4-10 THE PLAYERS Championship at the TPC Sawgrass
    For Ticket information visit: www.pgatour.com
  • May 22 Parents Night Out from 6-9pm at Little Star Center. Cost is $25 per child and they do not need to be enrolled at Little Star. Space is Limited. Call 904-928-0112 for more information or to sign up.
  • June 25 & 26 HEAL's Valley of Dreams Gala and Golf Outing. Details TBD
  • August 3-7 The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra will host a one week art camp for children on the spectrum and their siblings. This camp is for grades K-6 and children please call Leigh Rodante at 904.280.0614 ext 203

***Visit the CARD Center website for additional information on local Autism related events.

Again, we would like to thank you for your continued interest and support. Please write to us at HEAL Foundation, 226-5 Solano Road, #211, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082 or at www.healautismnow.org.

Sincerely,
 
Leslie Weed and Julie Buckley MD
HEAL! Foundation CoFounders


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