NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell Named Honorary Chair of the National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on the National Mall on October 22nd
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Autism Speaks National Capital Area Chapter is pleased to announce that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, will serve as the Honorary Chair of the 2011 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 on the National Mall.
“I’m delighted to team with Autism Speaks and the National Walk to raise autism awareness here in the Washington, DC community,” said Andrea Mitchell. “Over the years, I’ve witnessed the devastating effect autism has on families, and am proud to join their many supporters at this special event dedicated to raising critical funds for autism research.”
Andrea Mitchell is also the host of MSNBC'S “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” an hour of political news and interviews on MSNBC. During the 2008 Presidential campaign, Mitchell travelled to every major primary and caucus state and all the candidate debates for NBC News and MSNBC. Mitchell currently covers politics and foreign policy, intelligence and national security issues, including the diplomacy of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, for all NBC News properties.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished Chair as Andrea Mitchell join us at our premier fundraising event,” said Ann Gibbons, National Capital Area Executive Director. “With Andrea’s commitment, we are sure to exceed our goals with this Walk and we are grateful for her support.”
The National Walk Now for Autism Speaks is an annual family-friendly event that supports research and advocacy for all who struggle with autism. Last year alone over 8,500 walkers raised $830,000 for autism research. For more information regarding the National Walk visit www.NationalAutismWalk.org .
About Autism
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $142.5 million to research through 2014 and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. For more information, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or contact the National Capital Area office at 202-955-3111 or nationalcapitalarea@autismspeaks.org.
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“I’m delighted to team with Autism Speaks and the National Walk to raise autism awareness here in the Washington, DC community,” said Andrea Mitchell. “Over the years, I’ve witnessed the devastating effect autism has on families, and am proud to join their many supporters at this special event dedicated to raising critical funds for autism research.”
Andrea Mitchell is also the host of MSNBC'S “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” an hour of political news and interviews on MSNBC. During the 2008 Presidential campaign, Mitchell travelled to every major primary and caucus state and all the candidate debates for NBC News and MSNBC. Mitchell currently covers politics and foreign policy, intelligence and national security issues, including the diplomacy of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, for all NBC News properties.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished Chair as Andrea Mitchell join us at our premier fundraising event,” said Ann Gibbons, National Capital Area Executive Director. “With Andrea’s commitment, we are sure to exceed our goals with this Walk and we are grateful for her support.”
The National Walk Now for Autism Speaks is an annual family-friendly event that supports research and advocacy for all who struggle with autism. Last year alone over 8,500 walkers raised $830,000 for autism research. For more information regarding the National Walk visit www.NationalAutismWalk.org .
About Autism
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $142.5 million to research through 2014 and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. For more information, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or contact the National Capital Area office at 202-955-3111 or nationalcapitalarea@autismspeaks.org.
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202 955 3111
www.autismspeaks.org
Christina Markish
202 955 3111
www.autismspeaks.org
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