As many of you know, Shannon and I have an autistic son (http://oldgobbler.com/images/autismicon.gif). There are members on the board here that have loved ones as well afflicted by autism (and I have LOVED chatting with you and swapping stories!).
On the evenings of April 1 and 2, 2011, prominent buildings across North America and the world — including the Empire State Building in New York City and the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada — will turn their lights blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2.
If I can pull it off, I will be changing the OG board to ALL BLUE for those days in our effort to help spread awareness as well -- so in case you log-on those days and see a NEW LOOKING BOARD, its only temporarily to reflect this organization and its efforts.
http://www.lightitupblue.org/
Do your part and wear something BLUE April 2 and spread the awareness...Autism is more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.
Super great idea.God bless. :cross2: :cross2: :cross2:
GREAT IDEA!!!!
Thanks for the warning Annie. Atleast it wont be Hello Kitty stuff, wink, wink.
Calendar has been marked.
Sounds good to me! :jesus-cross:
You go, Girl. May I ask what your son's name is? Mike :you_rock:
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Quote from: SinGin on March 16, 2011, 02:50:58 PM
Thanks for the warning Annie. Atleast it wont be Hello Kitty stuff, wink, wink.
LOl.... not this go around...but one day LOL :TooFunny: :TooFunny: Pity it lands near April Fools day, eh?
Quote from: Hognutz on March 16, 2011, 02:59:05 PM
You go, Girl. May I ask what your son's name is? Mike :you_rock:
His name is Colin --- sweet as can be... when behaviors are under control!!
Excellent idea. My little 4 y/o nephew has recently been diagnosed as autistic. I will be in the woods all day that day, but I'll make it a point to dig around for some blue skivvies to wear under my camo.
Will do OldHen, Great Idea, Prayers sent to, as I am sure there are days its tough.
Hoot
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You bet!
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I will wear blue for you!
That's a wonderful idea.
Will do!! sounds like a great plan
Great idea will do annie. :icon_thumright:
Goin' blue for Colin, and all those afflicted, Annie!
YOU GO GIRL!
I will wear blue on the 1st while at school working with my Autistic students. They mean the world to me.
Great idea!!!
Nice idea.
Quote from: OldHen on March 16, 2011, 02:23:35 PM
Do your part and wear something BLUE April 2 and spread the awareness
Will do. :icon_thumright:
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BLUE IT IS!!!
Great idea! My family and I will be wearing blue aswell..... :icon_thumright:
I Go Blue Everyday! :icon_thumright:
Quote from: bird on March 17, 2011, 08:38:46 AM
I Go Blue Everyday! :icon_thumright:
you'll just have to wear something extra that day LOL
I'll be turkey hunting all day that day Old Hen, might have to color a shell blue and take out a tom in a BLUE OG fashion.