Autism Takes Flight at ILM
Participants will have the opportunity to complete a trial-run airport experience, including: getting a boarding pass, checking a bag, going through security, waiting at the gate, boarding a plane, and riding a shuttle bus. Psychologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts will be available as an option to provide assistance. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Arrival times between 9 am and 12 pm after registration closes.
Registration for this FREE event closes on March 23, 2025
(March 17, 2025 to order a t-shirt).
If you have general questions about the event, please email us at autismtakesflight@gmail.com.
Autism Takes Flight is proudly co-sponsored by Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health,
Coastal Autism Solutions, ILM, and Live Oak Bank.
https://www.centerforpediatricbehavioralhealth.com/resources
2025 Million Dollar Bike Ride
The Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC) will host the 12th Annual Million Dollar Bike Ride on Saturday, June 14, 2025 to raise money for rare disease research.
Philadelphia Union Gameday- At Capacity
Uplifting Athletes is excited to invite one family to join us for a gameday experience with the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park! Register to attend for free and cheer on the Union as they face off against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:30pm ET! This event will include game tickets, parking, t-shirts, food, beverages, and more! Subaru Park is ADA accessible. This Uplifting Experience is inclusive and accommodates individuals of all ages and abilities.
Contact us at UpliftingExperiences@upliftingathletes.org with any questions or concerns.
Gamebuddies: Inclusive Videogaming: ages 13+
Join us for Gamebuddies: Inclusive Videogaming Using state of the art cloud gaming technology, ACF will be hosting a fun, friendly, and social gaming session for ages 13+. Play brand new popular games and classic beloved titles in a private lobby with your peers.
For more information about Autism Cares Foundation and Event Registration
MEF2C Research Conference
Join us on Saturday, October 19 to hear from experts from the fields of genetics and neurology about future research and treatment possibilities.
MEF2C Family Get-Together
Join us for a chance to enjoy dinner and drinks and meet other families with MEF2C related disorders! This will give us all a chance to chat with one another and unwind after the week's clinical research assessments have concluded. This social event will be hosted at the home of a local MEF2C family.
Clinical Assessments at Boston Children’s Hospital
Families are invited to join us in Boston for a landmark clinical assessment, family gathering and research conference this October.
MEF2C Awareness Sand Volley Ball Tournament
Lake Orno Sand Volleyball Tournament
Participants enjoyed a fun filled afternoon of sand volleyball for MEF2C awareness!
Two Piano Journey Benefit Performance
The Two Piano Journey featuring Michelle Chen Kuo & Christopher Kuo, an inspiring mother and son team who perform across the country to raise funding for non profit organisations, will perform on behalf of the US MEF2C Foundation to support life changing research for patients with a neurological disorder that causes a profound form of autism. This research will help to develop treatments and a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of autism and related neuro developmental disorders.
TWO PIANO JOURNEY perform Romantic Era two piano works for MEF2C
MEF2C Awareness Sand Volley Ball Tournament
Lake Orno Sand Volleyball Tournament
Participants enjoyed a fun filled afternoon of sand volleyball for MEF2C awareness!
Rye Golf Club Swim-A-Thon
We challenged Rye Golf Club swimmers to swim laps for MEF2C Awareness. Proceeds went towards our mission to accelerate R&D of treatments for MEF2C mutations.