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| HEAL! Foundation Newsletter | September 24, 2010 |
HEAL Monthly Meetings Monday, October 11
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for HEAL TOGETHER! HEAL’s new Monthly Meetings begin on Monday October 11th, at 6:30. HEAL TOGETHER! is a great opportunity for our local community to connect with parents, teachers, professionals and caregivers impacted by Autism. There is no cost for these meetings and we will have a variety of speakers and topics throughout the year. Click here to email me ideas and suggestions for upcoming meetings. The first HEAL TOGETHER! will feature Jill Fane, mother of a child with Autism and Parent Trainer, at Central Florida Parent Center. Jill will give a presentation titled; “It’s Those Wonderful Rights: Protecting the Rights of Children and Parents”. This information will benefit students, parents and those who work in the school system.
HEAL TOGETHER! meetings will be fun too. One of our goals is to laugh at each meeting. You will be able to connect with other parents and caregivers, make new friends, and have a chance to laugh and learn. Don’t miss our first meeting October 11. We will be giving away tickets to a Jaguar game! As a single parent raising a child with Autism, it is both important and comforting for me to connect with other parents in our community. I invite and encourage all parents, teachers, professionals and caregivers to attend HEAL TOGETHER! See you on Monday, October 11th, 6:30 pm at Christ’s Church, 6045 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, located off of 9A and US 1. Click here for a map and directions. For more information about HEAL TOGHETHER!, contact info@healautismnow.org or (904) 716-4198.
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By Linda Carzoli 
HEAL Film Camp Mom’s Say thank you to Richard Willich By Carrie Hunter
September 10th was a special night for a lot of HEAL Moms, courtesy of Mr. Richard Willich of MDI Holdings, who donated $80,000 towards each of the last two years for MDI presents HEAL Film Camp produced by Karen Sadler of FilmLab. He invited this year’s Film Camp Moms out to MDI to enjoy some Mom time. Mr. Willich made a point to introduce himself to all the Moms and make us feel special. Joey Travolta, director of The HEAL Film Camp, showed a preview of our kid’s film from this summer. It was fabulous and there was not a dry eye in the room. I decided to do something very special for Mr. Willich and Joey. Bringing the Film Camp here to Florida has brought magic to all of us and we appreciate what they do. I collected pictures from other Moms, and put together two photo books with 68 pages of our kids at camp this year. As the Moms were coming to MDI, we secretly had them sign the books. I presented the books to the both of them and it was a very touching moment for everyone. As pictures were taken and toasts were made, Mr. Willich asked all of us if we wanted Joey back next year? With hands held high we all said YES! We cannot thank Richard Willich and MDI enough for agreeing to support the HEAL 2011 Film Camp. It was truly a night we will forever cherish. Join us for the HEAL 2010 Film Premiere at University of North Florida, at the Student Union Auditorium on Saturday, November 6 at 1:00 pm. The event is open to the public and tickets are $5 per person, campers attend free.
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Congratulations to the Winner of the Valley of Dreams Wine Tasting Event!
The winner of the wine tasting is Scott and Gayle Lewis! The Lewis family are long time donors and volunteers for HEAL and we are excited to have them win this Wine Tasting in their home! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 2011 Valley of Dreams Gala and Golf Classic on June 24 and 25th. We look forward to seeing you there! |
HEAL thanks Deborah Alfaro and Republic National Distributing Company for donating close to a thousand bottles of wine to past Valley of Dreams Gala’s. Deborah was gracious enough donate a wine tasting for 20 as a prize to HEAL donors for the“Stay at Home” Gala this year. The event was a great success and HEAL was grateful for all the donations received! Last Chance to Register for Surfers for Autism in St. Augustine
Surfers and their families are treated like rock stars and enjoy a day filled with a range of activities including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, live music, face-painting, games, bounce houses, fire engine tours and much more. A catered lunch is also provided, all at no cost. This is a very special day where children with ASD interact with typical peers and wow families with their capabilities. These events are examples of inclusion at the highest level. Visit their page on facebook page for more information at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SURFERS-FOR-AUTISM/350102134811?ref=ts |
On Saturday, September 25th, Surfers for Autism will ride the waves in St. Augustine for a one-day surf clinic. Surfers for Autism return to the First Coast on October 23rd to Jacksonville Beach. Surfers are provided a safe environment where two to four highly skilled and trained surf instructors carefully guide them into waves.Last Chance to Submit your Fall HEAL Grant Application
To date, HEAL has awarded over $700,000 to a wide variety of First Coast Autism programs, camps, therapists and schools. Visit HEAL’s grant page to review past grants awarded and to download the HEAL grant application. Grants must be submitted in triplicate by Monday, September 27th. Be sure to use HEAL’s new grant application and take time to review the new guidelines. Click here to download. |
HEAL would like to assist organizations, camps, teachers, therapists and individuals helping those with Autism living on the First Coast. Through grants, HEAL can financially assist in helping your ideas or project become a reality. Growing Up with an Autistic Sibling Taken from article by Dana Fialco, Century City News
Looking for ways to help your nuerotypical child reach their full potential? CARD of Jacksonville is planning a SibShop. A Sibshop is “an opportunity for brothers and sisters of children with Autism to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context. The Sibshop model intersperses information and activities while focusing on fun! “ To learn more or register, contact Elise Bowers at 633-0768, or elise.bowers@jax.ufl.edu. |
Being the parent to a child on with Autism Spectrum is challenging, and so is being a sibling. While much attention is paid to parents and the child, often the sibling needs focus too. Children with Autistic siblings can gain a lot from their experience including: Donate to HEAL Through Give and Go! Jaguar Tickets, TICKETS fore CHARITY and Shop HEAL!
Support HEAL by going to a Jacksonville NFL Jaguar football game or attending the Nationwide TOUR – Winn Dixie Jacksonville Open at TPC Sawgrass October 18-24. The Jacksonville Jaguar Give and Go program allows you to purchase tickets to the Jaguar games through HEAL. $10 from each ticket purchase will be donated to HEAL along with a $10 match from the program. Purchase tickets to attend the Nationwide Tour Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open, October 18-24, 2010 at TPC Sawgrass. Tickets are $25 for the week and 100% of the ticket price goes to HEAL. Not only will you get a chance to see the PGA TOUR stars of tomorrow at TPC Sawgrass, but you will make a difference by helping HEAL.
Proceeds from the ticket purchases from both events and the sales of HEAL products will come to HEAL to help fund the camps, school programs and events that are needed in our community. Please support HEAL by purchasing tickets and products! |
The HEAL Foundation now offers several items for sale online. Proceeds from the sale go towards programs through the HEAL Foundation. Products such as coffee mugs and water bottles sport the HEAL logo while the beach tote and the note cards feature a beautiful illustration of the HEAL House by Kyle Walsh.Upcoming Events in Northeast Florida
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Thank you to our HEAL Heroes |
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.
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