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Please join Discovery Toys and Celebrities Against
Autism on a mission to assemble the World’s Largest Puzzle to build global
awareness and acceptance for children with autism. Everyone can
participate in the record-breaking endeavor by purchasing puzzle pieces
for a $1.00 donation per piece. As the donations are collected, the
pieces will be added to the World’s Largest Puzzle. The funds raised will
be used to generate media exposure for autism and to support families in
need with children with autism.
Celebrities Against Autism
“At Celebrities Against Autism, our #1 Priority is promoting public
awareness.
We believe awareness, acceptance, and information help families and our
society deal with this devastating disorder.”
Val McFarland, President
Celebrities Against Autism was started by Valarie and Kevin McFarland
as an idea to attract much needed autism awareness and acceptance. Their
crusade began two years ago when they received the diagnosis that their
beloved son Callahan has autism. Callahan is now four years old and
receives more than 40 hours per week of one-on-one intensive early
intervention therapy. Research shows that the earlier one-on-one therapy
begins, the greatest chance children have to truly reach their full
potential.
Celebrities Against Autism official campaign car
Callahan McFarland with favorite
Discovery Toys products
Campaign Overview
The puzzle piece, used extensively as a symbol throughout the autism
community, inspired the concept for building the World’s Largest Puzzle, a
record requiring over one million pieces. Paper puzzle pieces are
available through your local Discovery Toys Educational Consultant. As the
funds are delivered to Celebrities Against Autism, the matching number of
pieces will be added to the World’s Largest Puzzle.
The puzzle will be assembled at a location in the
Detroit area. The puzzle image has been designed to keep everyone
guessing as it is revealed. You may watch the puzzle being assembled on
Celebritiesagainstautism.org.
Various entertainment celebrities have pledged to
help promote the campaign, including Actor Gary Cole; Bluegrass Rock Band
Rusted Root; Yanni Drummer Charlie Adams; Singer Karen Newman; and
Detroit News Anchor Stephen Clark.
Discovery Toys Sponsorship
The McFarlands were first introduced to Discovery Toys through Cal’s
therapists, who use a number of our products and have nothing but praise
for their quality and effectiveness. They can attest first hand to the
tremendous learning value of Discovery Toys products for children with
autism, with a number of DT toys now in their house. Val McFarland says
“Discovery Toys is a perfect sponsor for this campaign. The idea of
including a sponsor that offers high quality educational toys that have
been well researched and with a mission of Playing with a Purpose just
made sense.”
Purchase
your Autism Awareness Puzzle Piece today!
Be a part of setting a NEW WORLD RECORD!
Make a REAL DIFFERENCE for the thousands of
children with autism and their families!
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