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'A Sparkling Celebration' to benefit Autism Families CONNECTicut

Autism
Families CONNECTicut (AFC) will host its fifth annual fundraising event, "A Sparkling
Celebration" on Saturday, March 29 at Alumni Hall at The Conference Center
at St. Thomas, Bloomfield, from 7 to 10 p.m.  The event will benefit AFC’s
recreational, social and family activities for children living with autism and
their families.



The
Celebration will feature complimentary catered appetizers and wine, Champagne
and Jazz, and exciting silent and live auction items. The Honorary Chair of the
event is Tizziana Weber, Director of Communications at Pratt & Whitney,
while the presenting sponsor is Pratt & Whitney.  Nicole Nalepa, Eyewitness News 3, will be
Master of Ceremony.



"All
funds raised during this event stay in our community, and benefit local
programs to provide exercise, 
recreation, and friendship to children with autism who are often unable
to participate in more mainstream activities,” said Leah Bailey Moon, AFC Board
President.

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AFC
provides needs-driven, sensory-friendly programs for children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and their families, including the popular Playing on the Spectrum gym and sports
program, Teen Social Nights, Running Club, Swimming on the Spectrum
instruction, and the annual Family
Holiday Party
.  All programs are designed to meet the unique needs of
children with autism, and emphasize fun, exercise, and the opportunity to
CONNECT to other children, families, and the community.



Tickets
are $50 and are available at www.autismfamiliesct.org or by sending a check
to AFC, P.O Box 370162, West Hartford, CT 
06137.  For more information,
email LeahBaileyMoon@yahoo.com

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Autism Families CONNECTicut, Inc. is a nonprofit
organization formed by parents and families of children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD).  Our mission is in our
name; we CONNECT individuals with ASD to each other and the community by
providing recreational opportunities, social activities and educational
information in a safe, non-judgmental environment. 

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