Autism Awareness Night at the Connecticut Sun

ENJOY GREAT BASKETBALL ACTION IN A FUN FAMILY ENVIRONMENT -

Uncasville, CT- The Autism Speaks Connecticut Community has partnered with the Connecticut Sun to host their first Autism Awareness Night.  It will be held on July 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Come out and show your support for Autism Speaks and cheer on the Connecticut Sun as they take to the court to capture the 2011 WNBA Championship. Autism Speaks will receive $6.00 for every ticket sold through this promotion. To purchase tickets, follow the link http://tinyurl.com/3n5uecv . When prompted, click Find Tickets and enter the word "autism" in the Special Offer Code Section.  Then follow the instructions to purchase tickets. Please contact Annmarie Gengo at 860.862.4089 or agengo@connecticutsun.com with ticket purchase questions.

Everyone in the arena will receive a special gift from this event's sponsors -William W. Backus Hospital and Norwich Orthopedic Group.   An Autism Speaks information table will be on the concourse for those who want to learn more about autism and Autism Speaks.  While visiting the information table, be sure to enter your name into the raffle to win some great prizes!

**Please note that the Mohegan Sun Arena can be a highly stimulating place. Those with sound sensitivity may benefit from wearing earplugs or headphones to dull the sound. Should the environment become too overwhelming, The CT Sun has graciously provided a sensory-friendly draped off area on the concourse to briefly visit.