We are grateful for the Proclamation by the City-Parish Council acknowledging April as Autism Awareness month. The Proclamation was received by ASAC members on March 17, 2009 at a meeting of the Council. In the photo immediately below, pictured left to right are Vickie Nettles, Teri Pitre, Terry Bosley, Jamie Tate, City-Parish President, Joey Durel, Stephanie Bourgeois, Julia Hagan, Sabrina Hagan, Beverly Hagan, Councilman Don Bertrand, Phoebe Sonnier, Donna Andrus, Libby McMahon, and Dr. John Oller.
ASAC also thanks the Sertoma Club of Lafayette for donating $20,000 to our Walk for Hope 2009! With this donation, Sertoma becomes the Title Sponsor for the 2009 Walk for Hope.
Pictured above left to right: Glen Hebert, Sertoma Club of Lafayette, President, Ron Chauffe, Sertoma Club of Lafayette, Air Show Chairman, Harold Guilbeau, Sertoma Club of Lafayette, Sponsorship Chairman and Theron Pitre, Autism Society of Acadiana, Chairman Board of Directors.
ASAC provides autism support, education, and helps to raise awareness in the Acadiana area of southwest Louisiana. Fundraising events are held throughout the year. April is National Autism Awareness Month (NAAM) and ASAC kicks it off with the annual Walk for Hope (a one mile fun walk) on the last weekend of March. This event attracts a couple of thousand participants including individuals with autism, their families, friends, and community supporters. The Walk for Hope, Family Fun Day will be held on March 28, 2009 at Parc International in lafayette. Please look for our press releases, ASAC uses TV, and radio interviews, news stories, and more.
