A strong corporate supporter of Autism Speaks since 2009, housewares manufacturer IMUSA is sponsoring Autism Walk Now in Miami on Sunday, April 19.
IMUSA has also developed specially designed sauté pans to support autism, which will be for sale on walk day, according to Vicky Rodriguez, marketing manager of IMUSA, who is raising funds herself and plans to participate in the walk on April 19. IMUSA also partners with Sedano’s Supermarkets and the local community for the puzzle piece campaign. Puzzle pieces are sold for $1 at the grocery checkout counter and all funds collected go directly to Autism Speaks.
Raul Corzo, president of IMUSA USA, and his employees are very passionate about supporting this charity, which is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. The organization is also focused on increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism, founded Autism Speaks in February 2005. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization.
“More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined,” said Rodriguez. “Research is crucial. Autism Speaks has three areas of focus – research to find a cure, awareness for families and children, and advocacy on Capitol Hill. This is an amazing organization, with a great research team. I participate and fundraise for them because I believe in the mission.”
Go to www.autismspeaks.org to make a donation, learn how your company can get involved or join a walk in your area of the country.
