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Ashworth College Pledges Time, Donations to Join Fight Against Autism
NORCROSS, Georgia – May 13, 2010 – "Ashworthy Causes", Ashworth College's (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) on-going community service initiative, has kicked off its second fundraising drive of 2010 through its support of "Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Georgia."
The Georgia based online college will seek pledges in their efforts to raise donations for the Marcus Autism Center. The drive culminates with a 2.2 mile walk around Atlantic Station in Atlanta, GA. on Sunday, May 23rd. Walk day registration starts at 8 AM and the events kick off at 10 AM.
Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Georgia is a fun-filled family friendly event and is the single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead to answers the Marcus Autism Center needs. The event includes the walk, guest speakers, a resource fair for parents, and entertainment that includes a children's area with games and face painting.
"This is for a great cause and if we get at least 100 people to donate $5 from our company, friends and family, we can definitely reach our goal. Of course we look forward to raising a whole lot more!" said Jeannie Brady, Director of Human Resources at Ashworth College.
Every 20 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has autism. Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disorder in America.
"This latest in Ashworthy Causes gives Ashworth College another opportunity to get involved in our community by giving back and celebrating and helping overcome the challenges of life" says Gary Keisling, President of Ashworth College.
Although Ashworth College is known as a leading provider of nationally accredited online education programs, Ashworth prides itself in its community outreach endeavors and regularly supports several organizations to include Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army, The March of Dimes and, most recently, Donations for Haitians.
About the Marcus Autism Center
Marcus Autism Center is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide information, services and programs to children with autism and related disorders, their families and those who live and work with them. They offer integrated advanced clinical, behavioral, educational and family support services through a single organization to reduce the stress for families that use their services.
Since inception, services have been provided to more than 30,000 individuals, conducted research, provided education and training programs. Children with conditions such as autism, mental illness, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and disruptive behavior problems are afforded some of the highest quality services one of the largest team of professionals and support staff solely dedicated to child development in Georgia.
About Ashworth College
As leading online school, Ashworth College has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.
Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. James Madison High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/.
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