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| Campbell for Kids Donates to Autism Speaks in Honor of Chicago Families - msnbc.com Posted: 17 Sep 2010 02:59 AM PDT CHICAGO, IL — Dozens of families were in attendance at the Beard School to cheer on a local hero who is supporting Chicago families touched by autism. Brian Campbell, Defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks and founder of Campbell for Kids, presented the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks with a $50,000 check in support of its free resources and toolkits available for families. Early this year, Campbell hosted a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at Harrah's Horseshoe Casino to raise funds for his new foundation, Campbell for Kids. Campbell for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is a foundation established to raise funds for charities that serve children with special needs and learning disabilities throughout Chicago and the state of Illinois. "I wanted to find a way to give back to my community," said Campbell. "But more importantly, I wanted to focus on organizations that are near and dear to my heart." During this first year, the focus has been to raise funds for autism, and Brian named Autism Speaks and the Beard School as charity partners. "Autism Speaks is thrilled to partner with Campbell for Kids," said Geof Vance, Chair of the Autism Speaks Chicagoland Chapter Board. "The inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and play poker with Chicago greats Tony Esposito, Jim McMahon, Patrick Kane, and of course, Brian Campbell and almost all of the other Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawk players, while raising funds to support families affected by autism right here in the Chicagoland area," said Vance. "With the help of Campbell for Kids and the celebrities and others who participated in the tournament, we have been able to increase the number of resources and help many more families when they need us most." Autism Speaks offers free resources and toolkits to families touched by autism, made possible through the generous support of donors, including Campbell for Kids. The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit are offered to newly-diagnosed families to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child's diagnosis. Families whose children have been diagnosed in the last six months may request a complimentary hard copy of the 100 Day Kit or the AS/HFA Tool Kit by calling 888-AUTISM2 (888-288-4762) and speaking with an Autism Response Team Coordinator. The toolkit is available, along with many other resources, for download online at www.AutismSpeaks.org. Campbell announced details for the 2011 Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, which will take place on January 18, 2011 at The Venue, located inside Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. "The support from my friends, teammates and the people of Chicago was tremendous. I look forward to growing my charity again this year and continuing to help kids and families in the Chicagoland area," said Campbell. Similar to last year's event, guests will enjoy a star-filled gaming experience with tournament players that include members of the Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks Alumni, other celebrities and professional athletes. "As an added benefit to participants, any player who is responsible for eliminating an athlete or celebrity player from the tournament will literally get the Blackhawk's jersey off his back," said Campbell. Admission is $150 and includes drinks and dining, up-close tournament viewing, live casino gaming, entertainment and auctions with one of a kind packages. The Poker Tournament "buy-in" is an additional $175. Cash prizes will be awarded to the last standing tournament players. For more information about the event and purchasing tickets, please visit www.campbellforkids.org. Please contact Clare McDermott at clare.mcdermott@allterrain.net for event partnership and sponsorship opportunities and to learn more about supporting Campbell for Kids. About Autism About Autism Speaks In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks also supports the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and an award-winning "Learn the Signs" campaign with the Ad Council which has received over $210 million in donated media. Autism Speaks' family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit, a community grant program and much more. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the government's response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 80 cities across North America. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or call the Chicagoland Chapter at 224-567-8573. About Brian Campbell An NHL All-Star in 2007, 2008 and 2009, Campbell has also skated with the Buffalo Sabres (1999-2008) and San Jose Sharks (2008) before being signed as a free agent by the Blackhawks on July 1, 2008. Prior to turning pro, Campbell captured the 1999 Memorial Cup as a member of the Ottawa 67's (Ontario Hockey League). 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| More research finds no link between autism and preservative in vaccines - WHYY Posted: 17 Sep 2010 09:18 AM PDT Friday, September 17th, 2010 By: Maiken Scott mscott@whyy.org Another big study found no link between a mercury-based preservatives in vaccines and autism – but experts say this issue still won't go away any time soon. Researchers examined over 1000 babies who were exposed to vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal during the first 20 months of their lives. They found no link between the vaccines and developing an autism spectrum disorder. This is the tenth big study discrediting a potential connection. Dr. Michelle Rowe of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at St. Joseph's University says still – parents will continue to worry: Rowe: No one can guarantee with 100 percent certainty that something introduced into the body will be 100 percent safe. This is the tenth big study discrediting a potential link – but Michelle Rowe says many parents get information from talking to other parents, and not researchers. Then they are not sure whom to believe: Rowe: Parents certainly want to trust this information, but then they talk to families who feel that this has had some impact on them. It's hard for families to actually come to terms with questions like where do they turn in making the decision about these vaccines. Dr. Margot Burke from the Center for Autism in Philadelphia agrees that despite a good body of research on vaccine safety, lingering fears remain among parents. She says that many of the symptoms of autism – lack of language, eye contact, or social relationships emerge around the age of 18 months, which is when children are getting a lot of vaccines. So the timing seems to support a connection in the opinion of some parents. Philadelphia pediatrician Alexis Lieberman says she spends a lot of time with new parents discussing vaccine safety. She explains how vaccines work, the risks of not vaccinating children, and how adverse reactions to vaccines are tracked and analyzed. But what parents tend to respond most to is when Lieberman shares her own decision-making process as a parent: Lieberman: A lot of parents are very reassured that I vaccinated my child, and that should be reassuring, that's really putting my money where my mouth is. The new study is published in the October issue of the journal Pediatrics VN:F [1.9.3_1094] More research finds no link between autism and preservative in vaccines,Related Stories:This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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