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'07 Corporate Sponsors
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ASGO would like to thank our 2007 5k walk sponsors for their support and generosity:
Platinum:
Bill Heard Chevrolet
Hand Surgery of North Orlando
Levy Restaurants
Middleton Lawn & Pest Control
Orlando Federal Credit Union
Orlando Magic
Siemens
Wal-mart
Gold:
Advantage Medical Equipment & Supplies
Central Florida Sleep Centers/Pulmonary Disease Specialists
Orange Bank
Medicalrewardsnetwork.com
Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal
Silver:
John Hart’s Irrigation
San Juan Motor Sports
Family Funeral Care
Combined Medical Services Group Inc.
Developing Positive Changes LLC
Bronze:
American Legion Unit 259
Beyond Therapy
Cost Management Inc
Elizabeth A. Hill DDS
Florida Beauty Academy
Grand Slam Graphics
Herman Properties LLC
Marc H. Sherman O.D., F.C.D.V.D.
Nisi Law Firm
Platinum Renovations
Security Financial Management
Universal City Property Management III LLC
Universal Engineering Science
Venue Host:
Orange County Convention Center
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ASGO's 2nd Annual Autism 5K Walk -
A Huge Success!
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The Autism Society of Greater Orlando ’s 2nd Annual 5K Autism Walk took place on Saturday, June 23, 2007 inside the Orange County Convention Center ’s South Concourse. The following are some of the highlights from the event:
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1. There were approximately 700 participants.
2. State Representative Steve Precourt helped kick off our Autism Awareness Walk.
3. An Orange County Proclamation was presented to ASGO which proclaimed June 23, 2007 as Autism Walk Day.
4. Press coverage of the event included Channel 13, FOX News, and the Orlando Sentinel. What a great way to get the word out about autism and ASGO!
5. Mark Leland kicked off the walk by singing his autism song, “Missing Pieces.”
6. Preliminary numbers indicate that ASGO’s net profit was approximately $38,000+. This is approximately $16,000 more than last year’s walk.
7. The Orlando Magic Dancers, The Orlando Predator’s Prowler Cheerleader joined us in the Dad’s area.
8. The feedback has been extremely positive:
• Moms loved the massages and the chocolates.
• Dads loved the competition.
• Kids loved the moon bouncers and balloons.
• Everyone loved the vendor booth area which gave out
great information while keeping the kids entertained.
9. Awards were given out to the following teams:
• Family – Largest Number of Participants – Drew’s
Dream Team.
• Family – Most Money Raised – Team TAJ.
• Business – Largest Number of Participants – Walmart.
• Business – Most Money Raised – Orlando Magic.
• Schools – Largest Number of Participants – Lake Como.
• Schools – Most Money Raised – John Young Elementary.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support ASGO and the autism community. We are already planning next year’s event and hope to see you there!!!
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100% of the proceeds raised by the event will stay right here in Central Florida to serve our families with autism.
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