I saw the one post about the former resident of Jasonville who is
doing the walk for autism. I, am currently a member of the Jasonville
Community and a friend who is a former resident of Jasonville. Cori(Hanson)Meid and myself, Kimberly(Crosley)Bogard both
graduated in 1996. I have 3 children attending Shakamak school; my 2
girls are in the 6th grade and my son is in the 4th grade. My son and
Cori's son both have Autism. Here is a letter talking about the walk
and our team....

**I am participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for
autism. Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the
United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite
some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure
does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is
diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the
quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must
find a cure, and soon.

Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the fight
against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening
public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise $400.00 to help
fund essential research. I will be walking on September 20, 2008 and
would like you to support those affected by autism. You can donate to
Walk Now for Autism and join my team online through my webpage at www.walknowforautism.org.
Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form
located on my page or send me a check made out to Autism Speaks. My
team name is VinIce; please note this on your check and the donation
form.

Please join me in my fight against autism. Thank you for making a
difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living
with autism today. **

Here is the links my personal page:
http://www.walknowforautism.org/terrahaute/personal/kbogard

Here is the link for Cori's personal page:
http://www.walknowforautism.org/terrahaute/personal/cymeid

~~~We are also having a Charity Yard Sale on August 29 & 30 here
in Jasonville on the corner of Burr Oak & Washington. All the money
earned will go to walknowforautism and Autism Speaks. I am not sure
what the rescheduled dates will be if it is raining.

Thanks again.

Kim (Crosley) Bogard