Local High School Clubs Raise $700 for Autism Cares Foundation

Car washes, sock hops, dance marathons, and chicken dinners, used to be the primary way for students to help their community. Now, there are a myriad of ways to help non-profits raise money, but some of the old ways, are definitely coming back in style.

Recently, the Autism Cares Foundation Club of Council Rock North and the Autism Awareness Club of Council Rock South, got together to hold two major local fundraisers, with a total of 25 volunteers helping at every turn. This was the first time these two clubs teamed up.

The two events combined, held in recognition of Autism Awareness Month in April, raised more than $700.00 and were deemed a huge success.

Led by their advisor, Council Rock North teacher Allison Marbo, this was the first year for both of the clubs. “Many of our volunteers came out to support both events, and I am proud of all of them,” Marbo said. “We are hoping to hold a car wash in the fall, as well as other activities, to continue to reach out to the local community.”

The first event was Spirit Night on April 28 at Chick-fil-A in Newtown. Anyone who had the flyer or mentioned they were from Autism Cares Foundation, had 15 percent of the cost of their meal go to the non-profit.

The Autism Cares Foundation provides programs, events, and life enrichment opportunities to children, teens, and adults with autism, and other special needs, and their families. To date, more than 1,000 such programs and events have been held.

The next day, on April 29, a Car Wash was held at Chick-fil-A in Newtown, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in order to raise money and spread the word about Autism Cares Foundation. The volunteers, family members, and friends came out to support the event, along with people going to Chick-fi-A, or the shopping center. People donated from the Drive Thru Line.

Marbo, and the volunteers, say that they look forward to the fall when they can plan future events for Autism Cares Foundation. “It is our pleasure to help children and adults with autism and their families, and we appreciate that the community was so involved with our recent efforts.”

For further information about the Autism Cares Foundation, please go to: www.AutismCaresFoundation.org, or call 215-942-2273.