Saturday, April 28, 2007

2007 Walk for Autism Research


Autism Speaks is getting ready for its annual signature event, Walk for Autism Research. My 6 year old nephew is autistic, and I'm planning to be a part of that Walk as a "virtual walker". I'm asking you to join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism research by making a contribution in support of my Walk.

Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family. While some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with the condition will require lifelong supervision and care and have significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never be able to tell their parents they love them.

Currently, the causes of autism are unknown and there are no specific medical treatments or cure. Physicians have no blood test or scan that can definitively diagnose the disorder. As such, the diagnosis of autism is based solely upon observations of behavior. Despite increasing national interest and high prevalence, autism research is one of the lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and private sources.

Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.

Thanks!

This Week's Theme: Rare



This week's theme is "Rare":



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Be the envy of all your friends! For just $5.00, you, too can own a rare Last Supper tablecloth!

Saturday, April 21, 2007

This Week's Theme: Steps


This week's theme is "Steps":
 
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These were taken in my favorite place in the world - Walt Disney World. Here we have the Green Army Men from the movie "Toy Story" showing off some of their fancy marching steps during a parade at Disney MGM.

To see more of my Disney World photos, click here.

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Friday, April 20, 2007

A Quick Update

I’ve been out of commission for the past week or so due to a bacterial infection in my leg, which required spending the weekend in the hospital. I’m still on antibiotics and need to keep my leg elevated, so I haven’t been spending much time on the computer.

If all goes well and according to plan, I should be back in action within the next few days!