Dear Sponsor,
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of Central
Illinois (ASCI) will hold the annual “Take a Step for Autism” Walk on
Saturday, April 25, 2015. The walk is held to promote awareness about autism and to raise funds for ASCI.
All funds generated from this event benefit individuals from Springfield and surrounding communities.
As a result of the generosity of our 2014 walk sponsors, ASCI was able to provide “Camp Aspire” social skills
summer program, as well as grant monies and support group meetings for families. Funds raised from the
walk also enabled the group to hold Santa Meet and Greet, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween party, Henson-
Robinson zoo event, sensory-friendly movies, skating, bowling and swimming events. Adaptations were made
to these special events to ensure that children with autism would be able to experience the same joys of
childhood as their peers. ASCI would like to thank donors for making all of this possible.
ASCI needs your help in order to continue to provide programming for children in our community. The CDC
estimates that 1 in 68 children have autism which makes it the fastest growing developmental disability and
one that requires community support and intervention.
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates solely on fundraisers, donations and the time and effort
of our volunteers. We would like to continue to provide the aforementioned programs as well as others that
are currently in development. Everyday tasks and activities that are easy for most of us can present significant
challenges for families of children with autism. Your generosity will help us to provide necessary supports to
these families and all proceeds generated from this event will stay exclusively in Central Illinois. Please see
the attached page for information on various sponsorship levels and how those particular funds will be used
by ASCI.
In order to make a donation or sponsor the walk, please visit our website at www.autismcil.org . You may
also mail your donation and/or sponsorship to our office (P.O. Box 8781, Springfield, IL 62791) or call us at
217-585-1421. If you reach our answering machine please leave a message and we will return your call.
You may also contact us via email at [email protected] .
We sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope that you will help to make “Take a Step for Autism
2015” a success!
“TAKE A STEP FOR AUTISM” SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$1000 Sponsorship (Walk Signage; Event day advertising; Website recognition)
Each $1000 donation will underwrite the following programs:
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“Camp Aspire” Social Skills Training Program
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Henson-Robinson Zoo Event

Blake Penner Grants (funding for families to purchase adaptive equipment, speech and occupational
therapy, learning aids etc.)

School Kits to be used by educators as they work with students who have autism
$500 Sponsorship (Walk Signage; Event day advertising; Website recognition)
A donation of $500 will provide one of the following recreational events:

Movie
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Bowling
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Roller Skating
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Glow Golf
$250 Sponsorship (Event day advertising; Website recognition)
Each $250 donation will underwrite one of the following holiday events:

Santa Meet and Greet

Easter Party

Halloween Party
$100 Sponsorship (Event day advertising; Website recognition)
$100 donations will be used to fund the following:
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Parent/Family Support Group

First Responder Safety Program and materials

Swimming
ASCI is a 501c3 non-profit organization and our tax exempt status document is available upon request. Make checks payable to
Autism Society, Central Illinois. Mail to: ASCI, PO Box 8781, Springfield, Illinois 62791-8781