I was blessed with the opportunity to volunteer for
an Autism Foundation
that is near and dear to my family’s heart………
ACT Today! and the Eddie Guardardo Foundation.
It brought together,
families affected by Autism as well as numerous
celebrities, sponsors, and volunteers
{I had the pleasure of meeting some amazing parents and therapists}.
The event’s purpose was to raise money for
children living with Autism whom are
in need of care and treatment.
The Star’s and Strike’s event was attended by over
four hundred guests…
a fantastic and positive turn out.
Eddie Guardardo’s youngest daughter was
diagnosed with Autism at a young age.
His family created the idea of bringing together his
friends and baseball connections to help raise
the awareness of Autism.
Athletes from Jered Weaver (Angel’s player) to
Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Duck’s) graciously donated
towards the silent auction items, as well as,
signed bowling jersey’s that they wore at the event.
It was humbling to be a witness to this generous atmosphere.
The items auctioned ranged from Baseball tickets to
the purchasing of IPad’s for children whom
are speech delayed due to Autism.
All proceeds benefiting ACT Today!.
I was blessed to take part in the silent auction.
I helped in assisting the winning bidders.
The first and only bidder I helped,
showed the true spirit of philanthropy.
George Moisbarger (Chief Squib)
from the Charitable Foundation:
said he had heard of the event last year
and had the high-mindedness to contribute
anyway he could towards helping
children with Autism.
George felt that if one is able to donate
the time or the money to a charity
they find endearing…. then that
is truly living a life fulfilled.
I don’t know if it was the fact that we
have experienced our ups and downs with
Autism Spectrum Disorder or
George’s kind words, but
I felt leveled by the moment.
I wish that there were more people
on earth like this man.
George and his Squid and Squash Foundation
helped to make it possible for those in need this
past Sunday Night.
All for the hope to cure and help
those with Autism.
I know I have my hopeful reminder…..
{Stands for Autism Care and Treatment Today}
This is an amazing national non-profit foundation that
raises money to provide resources for
families with children on the Autism Spectrum.
I have been lucky enough to share my experience with Autism with their readers.
It has been a wonderful and positive outlet.
Annually, they have a few events
to raise money for their foundation
in order to continue to support those in need of
these resources.
Their big event is around the corner,
and it is supported by a wonderful family that
has experienced Autism first-hand.
Eddie Guardado {Major League All Star Pitcher} and his wife Lisa,
help to support this event, as their daughter has been diagnosed with Autism.
Stars and Strikes
is a family bowl night at a local
bowling alley.
With the help of the Eddie Guardado Foundation and ACT Today!
The event will be filled with A-List guests that are helping
to support families with Autism.
Stars and Strikes takes place on
January 27, 2013
at BowlMor Lanes in Tustin.
What a wonderful excuse for a family night and a way
to support others in need.
For more information
on the event or how you can find out more
about ACT Today!
click here.