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Chicago Rides FAR 2024
ORGANIZATION: Autism Science Foundation
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3 people are interested
The Autism Science Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with its Chicago Rides FAR fundraising bicycle event on Saturday, September 28 at Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Volunteers are needed to help on-site at the event’s opening and closing ceremonies, as well as to staff the rest stop locations along the route.
Volunteer roles include:
- Greeters: greet participants with a smile and direct them to where to park and towards the check-in areas and breakfast
- Bike Parking: help riders park their bikes and monitor the area during the opening and closing ceremonies
- Breakfast & Lunch: serve and replenish food for the breakfast and lunch shifts
- Rest Stops: Hand out snacks, water, and Gatorade to riders as they stop at the rest stops for a few minutes along the route
Interested volunteers should reach out to Stephanie Levitt at slevitt@globalimpactpro.com to register. Thank you in advance for the support of Autism Science Foundation!
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About Autism Science Foundation
Location:
28 W 39TH ST RM 502, NEW YORK, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
Description
The Autism Science Foundation provides support and resources to families affected by autism. Additionally the organization provides funding directly to scientists conducting cutting-edge autism research to discover the causes of autism and develop better treatments.
Our organization adheres to rigorous scientific standards and values. We believe that outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families. Every research dollar needs to count.
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is premised on the following facts and principles:
- Autism is known to have a strong genetic component. Research must aim to discover the mechanisms of action that trigger autism, as well as safe, effective and novel treatments to enhance the quality of life for children and adults currently affected.
- Early diagnosis and early intervention are critical to helping people with autism reach their potential, but educational, vocational and support services must be applied across the lifespan. Science has a critical role to play in creating evidence-based, effective lifespan interventions.
- Vaccines save lives; they do not cause autism. Numerous studies have failed to show a causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccine safety research should continue to be conducted by the public health system in order to ensure vaccine safety and maintain confidence in our national vaccine program, but further investment of limited autism research dollars is not warranted at this time.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Sat Sep 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
WHERE
Busse WoodsIL 60007
(42.01136 ,-88.00206 )
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 10
- 4 hours on day of event
- Children under 10 are able to volunteer as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.