Pa. Renaissance Faire and Association for Science in Autism Treatment present Rockin’ for Autism Awareness July 31st

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Lancaster, Pa. (July 14, 2010) – The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), are proud to present Rockin’ for Autism Awareness (R4AA) on July 31^st  from 5-10 p.m.  

The family-friendly event will be held rain or shine at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire’s outdoor venue on Rt. 72 north of Lancaster (2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, Pa.). Attendees will enjoy a variety of entertainment, speakers, and activities while showing their support for families raising a child with autism. Designed to promote the awareness of best practices in autism treatment, the event will provide a fun-filled day of food, drink, music, children’s activities, and prize raffles. A number of well-known regional bands and acoustical acts will provide the musical entertainment including Chuck Gibson Band, Eye Wish Eye, Mark DeRose Duo, Josh Albright, and Steven Courtney.

The price of admission is a $5 minimum donation per person or $20 for families of 5 or more. Children under 5 are free. 100 percent of proceeds go to ASAT.

About Autism and ASAT

Recent studies estimate that 673,000 children are affected by autism in the US, with approximately 1 in 110 children living with autism. Each year, countless families spend thousands of dollars on unproven treatments for their child with autism. ASAT’s mission is to disseminate accurate information about autism treatments so that families are able to identify and choose effective, scientifically validated intervention for their child. Our children with autism deserve nothing less. For more information, visit ASAT’s website at www.asatonline.org and Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-for-Science-in-Autism-Treatment/72449733735

About Business Sponsorship of R4AA

ASAT continues to seek sponsorships from the business community for the R4AA event.  Businesses interested in supporting this cause may contact Ruth Donlin M.S. at (516)946-8668 or at autismhlp@aol.com. Suggested levels of sponsorship include Patron at $200, Alliance at $500, Benefactor at $1,000, and Champion at $2,000, although all donations are welcome and all participating businesses will be showcased on ASAT’s website and newsletter. Businesses donating at least $200 will be promoted online and at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire venue the day of the event. Sponsors at $500 and above will receive benefits ranging from having their name on banners to a full page dedicated acknowledgement in ASAT’s national newsletter. Businesses can reach the various levels of sponsorship by donating money, products, or services.

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