The third annual "Tailgating for Autism" event will be held Sept. 29, 2012, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Ladd Stadium - prior to the University of South Alabama vs. Troy football game.
The event is co-sponsored by three separate organizations that serve families affected by autism spectrum disorders: the USA Autism Diagnostic Clinic; Learning Tree, Inc; and the Autism Society of Alabama.
"Although the event is a fund raiser for all three sponsoring agencies, our primary goal is to provide an afternoon of fun and relaxation for the families we serve and to give them an opportunity to interact with people from our area who provide much-needed services and support," said Amy Mitchell, speech therapist at the USA Behavior & Developmental Clinic. "We also aim to increase awareness of the resources that are available in our community to families affected by autism spectrum disorders."
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and music will be provided by USA's own Bordello Rhythm.
Tickets are $15 for the tailgate and a game ticket and $10 for admission to the tailgate only. Children 10 and under are admitted free to the tailgate. You can also sponsor a family affected by autism - and receive a ticket to the event - for $150. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tailgatingforautism.com or by phone at (251) 331-2633.
All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama, the USA Autism Diagnostic Clinic, and The Learning Tree, Inc.
