About the Family Picnic
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is holding its 2nd annual family picnic fundraiser on Sunday September 25, 2005 at the Camp James/Hidden Valley in Irvine, California. This event will provide a safe and fun picnic for children affected by autism and is a primary fundraiser to help TACA continue to provide important services to families affected by autism at no cost.
About TACA
TACA is a 501(c)3 organization that provides the information and connection to improve the quality of life of people with autism and their families. Autism is a devastating neurological and biological disorder currently affecting 1 in every 166 children born today. In 2004 TACA provided services to over 1,300 Californians.
Corporate Support
Donating to TACA offers corporations the opportunity to build public and community relations as well as improve the quality of life of employees and customers. By supporting a cause that affects 1 in 166 children, you are directly supporting your community.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Presenting Sponsor $10,000
- Recognized as title presenting sponsor in event materials
- Prominently featured on the TACA website and e-mail newsletter
(receives between 20,000 and 30,000 hits per month). - Prominent logo placement in all materials
- Back cover page advertisement in event day program
- Flyer and/or product in gift bags
- 10 tickets to event
Angel Sponsor $5,000
- Recognized as Angel sponsor in event materials
- Prominently featured on the TACA website and e-mail newsletter
- Full inside page advertisement in event day program
- Flyer and/or product in gift bags
- 8 tickets to event
Faith Sponsor $2,500
- Recognized as Faith sponsor in event materials
- One-half page advertisement in event day program
- 6 tickets to event
Hope Sponsor $1,000
- Recognized as Hope sponsor in event materials
- One-quarter page advertisement in event day program
- 4 tickets to event
Love Sponsor $500
- Name listed in event materials as Love sponsor
- 2 tickets to event
Other Sponsor Opportunities:
Gift Bag Sponsor $5,000
- Shared logo placement with TACA picnic on all bags given out to attendees
- Prominently featured on the TACA website and e-mail newsletter
- Full inside page advertisement in event day program
- 8 tickets to event
Special Supplier Category
In kind donations are needed and appreciated and will be recognized at appropriate sponsor level based on donation value. TACA is anticipating 750 guests and needs:
- Gluten/casein free snacks
- Drinks, paper products and ice
- Organic meats (beef and chicken
Thank you for your consideration.
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I had Christian when I was 19 years old. For the first year of his life I couldn’t imagine anything being wrong with my baby. He smiled; he laughed; he rolled, crawled and walked on time. At age one he had a massive overload for his little immune system. He had two ear infections, a high fever, back to back treatment of major antibiotics and he was given his MMR, varicella and HIB vaccines while he was still very sick. Christian faded away for the next 6 months.
At age two he was diagnosed with full syndrome Autism. I met an amazing mother who introduced me to the group Talk About Curing Autism. Before I found out about TACA, I had no clue that there was hope for my child. From that day on I knew that it was my job to get my son back and undue what had been done to him.
It has been three years since Christian was diagnosed with Autism. I had taken what I had learned from TACA, found wonderful therapists, began a diet, found a DAN! Doctor, and took control of my child’s health. I heard his first word when he was 38 months old, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
Today Christian attends a typical private preschool. He is the only child in the class with a diagnosis…and none of the other parents know that. He speaks clearly, has friends, reads, pretends on the playground and even knows what he wants to be when he grows up (which of course changes weekly).
I can honestly say, if I had not found that mom (you know who you are), and not been introduced to TACA, I don’t know where Christian would be today and I don’t know if I would ever have been able to help other parents starting this journey. Thank you TACA, thank you my hero mom, and thank you Christian for fighting this with me. I love you.
Chelsi, Washington State
