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April 16, 2025
New CDC Data Show Autism Rates Soar: 1 in 31 U. S. Children Diagnosed
IRVINE, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Over 25 years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began…
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Presidential Candidates: Let’s Talk About the Autism Plan – 2024 Edition
For years, TACAnow blog has featured what is needed in autism community (1). During each election cycle, voters are barraged…
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September 23, 2023
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) Presents the Autism Hero Award to the Warne Foundation
The Autism Community in Action (TACA), recognized and honored the Warne Foundation with the organization’s Autism Hero Award. Victoria Erautt…
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March 23, 2023
Autism Prevalence is Now 1 in 36, Signifying the 22% Increase in Prevalence Rates Reported by the CDC Since 2021
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) shared that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, autism prevalence has…
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February 24, 2023
The Autism Community in Action Welcomes Kim DeAllen and Ross Mitchell to Autism Ambassador Group
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is honored to announce the appointment of Kim DeAllen and Ross Mitchell to TACA’s…
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October 7, 2022
TACA Surpasses Fundraising Goal Raising Over $1 Million for Families Living with Autism
The Autism Community in Action (TACA), a national nonprofit organization, surpassed its ambitious fundraising goal by raising over $1 million…
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September 12, 2022
Whitecap Enterprises Supports Ante Up for Autism Fundraising Event to Assist Families Living with Autism
Warrenton, VA – September 12, 2022 – Whitecap Enterprises, investing in many industries that are in their early to middle…
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December 2, 2021
Autism Prevalence is Now 1 in 44, Signifying the Eighth Increase in Prevalence Rates Reported by the CDC Since 2000
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) shared the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, autism prevalence has taken…
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October 10, 2021
‘Cold Case’ star opens up about her struggles as a mom of twins with autism
Kathryn Morris writes that her journey into autism introduced her to a secret society of sick kids and bankrupted families….
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October 15, 2021
Sun West Mortgage Partners with TACA in Their Mission to Support Families Living with Autism
Sun West Mortgage Company has joined The Autism Community in Action (TACA) to provide funding for educational and support services…
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September 25, 2021
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) Presents the Autism Hero Award to Actor Johnathon Schaech
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) recognized and honored American actor Johnathon Schaech with the organization’s inaugural Autism Hero Award. The…
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August 6, 2021
TACA Announces Appointment of Bill Oldham to the Board of Directors
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Bill Oldham to TACA’s Board of Directors….
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April 21, 2021
TACA Welcomes Tyler Larsen, Jessica Postil, and Mark Ontiveros to Autism Ambassadors Group
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tyler Larsen, Mark Ontiveros, and Jessica Postil…
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April 14, 2021
Fullerton Man Who Loved Godzilla Gets Monster Tribute
Matthew Muñoz died last year, possibly from COVID-19. His spirit lives on in an autism fundraiser.
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April 1, 2021
TACA Launches a Full Month of Activities for April Autism Action Month
TACA Moves the Autism Community Forward Supporting Families to Take Action for Their Children Diagnosed with Autism The Autism…
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March 23, 2021
Humblemaker Coffee Co. Debuts TACA Whole Bean Blend for Autism Action Month
SoCal coffee shop is supporting The Autism Community in Action with new SKU Wellness-focused coffee brand, Humblemaker Coffee Co., announced…
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December 20, 2020
Most Influential: Meet Orange County’s 100 top influencers for 2020
Welcome to Register’s 100 Most Influential People in Orange County. We are highlighting people who made a difference in 2020….
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November 20, 2020
William S Anderson on Behalf of the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation Donates $25,000 Matching Gift to TACA
Funds will launch the annual Year-End Campaign The Autism Community in Action (TACA), a national nonprofit organization, was honored…
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September 28, 2020
TACA Welcomes Tom Bulow and Vince Quitugua to Autism Ambassadors Group
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Bulow and Vince ‘Bear’ Quitugua to…
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August 26, 2020
Parents of special needs students in OC rejoice over new guidelines for in-person instruction
Lisa Ackerman heard the news shortly after her morning run on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and wept. The executive director and…
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August 24, 2020
Autism community ‘scared to death’ with students losing ground as distance learning continues
As the mother of three young children on the autism spectrum, Laurie Kubasek strives to be masterful juggler. She constantly…
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March 26, 2020
Autism Prevalence is Now 1 in 54
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) shared the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, autism prevalence has taken…
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February 4, 2020
The Autism Community In Action Collaborates With UCP Of Orange County To Provide Resources To Families With Special Needs
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) launches a new collaboration with UCP of Orange County (UCP-OC) conducting monthly “Coffee Talks”…
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July 12, 2019
TACA Appointment of Dana Crucil and Heather Grimaldi to the Ambassadors Group
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dana Crucil and Heather Grimaldi to TACA’s…
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May 31, 2019
CA ONLY – Qualified Medicaid Waiver Payments not Subject to Federal Tax in 2014
UPDATED MAY 2019 US TAX COURT ruled in Feign v. Commissioner that Medicaid Waiver Payments are not necessarily nontaxable. The…
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May 1, 2019
Autism Continues to Rise (4 Year-Old Children Survey)
TACA was founded in 2000, the same year that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) created the Autism and Developmental…
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March 1, 2019
TACA Announces Appointment of Inna Kassatkina Jones to the Board of Directors
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Inna Kassatkina Jones to TACA’s board of…
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February 5, 2019
Talk About Curing Autism Announces it’s New Name
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is changing its name today to The Autism Community in Action (TACA). The organization selected…
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December 20, 2018
Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Foundation Raises $51,500 for Families Living with Autism
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that helps families living with autism navigate the…
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November 1, 2018
TACA’s 12th Annual “Ante Up For Autism” Event Exceeds Fundraising Goal to Provide Real Help Now for Families Affected by Autism
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that helps families living with autism navigate…
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September 17, 2018
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Hosts 12th Annual ‘Ante Up For Autism’ Casino And Gala Event
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national charitable organization founded in 2000 that helps families living with autism navigate…
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April 26, 2018
Autism Prevalence Now 1 in 59 Rate Increases 15% in 2 Years
Autism prevalence has taken another major jump in the wrong direction. A once rare disability in 1970 at 1 to…
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April 18, 2018
TACA Receives a Transformational Gift of $100,000 from the Berle Family
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national nonprofit organization helping families living with autism navigate the challenges of the disorder,…
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November 15, 2017
Disneyland Carousel Helps Charities Raise Money for Kids
Hundreds of representatives from 13 Orange County-based children’s charities rode the carousel at Disneyland to raise money for kids in…
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October 22, 2017
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Hosts 11th Annual “Ante Up For Autism” Casino and Gala Event
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that helps families living with autism navigate…
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April 11, 2017
Why We Must Turn April into Autism Action Month
Over the past 17 years I have served as the executive director of Talk About Curing Autism. TACA is a…
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April 1, 2017
TACA Urges All to Take Action During April’s “Autism Action Month”
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism, announced…
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April 3, 2016
Addressing Autism Requires A Proactive, Conscious Tact
“A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.” -Mahatma Ghandi Autism is a devastating neurological and…
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March 31, 2016
The New Autism Prevalence Rate is not a Cause for Celebration
On March 31, 2016 the CDC issued their new official rate of autism per their latest survey (1.) The rate…
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August 17, 2015
Why Would A Government Panel Question Universal Autism Screening? UPDATE
Editors Note: this blog originally posted in August 2015. There are new updates to this story below. When a serious developmental disability…
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July 28, 2015
National TACA Autism Conference Offers Hope and Help to Families Affected by Autism
Recovery from autism is possible! This TACA conference will bring together leading experts in medical, education, legal and support services…
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July 15, 2015
The Annual Cost of Autism Continues to Soar
(Original post in May 2012 with updates in July 2015) In May 2012, new figures were released to highlight a…
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April 24, 2015
Grand Forks Herald – Grafton Parents Meet Challenges of Autism with Determination
There was a time, when Charlie Kern was about 5 years old, that his parents kept a chart on their…
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April 1, 2015
TACA Urges Caring Citizens to Take Action and Support Autism Superheroes During April’s “Autism Action Month”
Autism increased 30% between 2013 and 2014 Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering…
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February 4, 2015
Our 15 Year Anniversary at TACA
Back in October 2000, an email was shared to invite families to the first TACA meeting for families living with…
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December 4, 2014
Talk About Curing Autism this Holiday Season
Launched more than 14 years ago in November 2000, the Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) organization began as a local…
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July 2, 2014
Autism Experts Respond to Parents Caging Their Child with Autism
There appears to be a lack of definitive research about autism and aggressive behavior in children. In 2011, University of…
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March 27, 2014
Autism Groups React to New CDC-Reported Prevalence of 1 in 68 Children
Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the newest autism prevalence statistics. For children born in 2002,…
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March 27, 2014
CDC Releases New Report On Autism Prevalence Of 1 in 68 As Autism Awareness Month Begins in April
Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in 1 in every 68 children, making it the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. …
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January 22, 2014
Rest In Peace Avonte
For months we have been watching and waiting receive a positive outcome for Avonte Oquendo. Avonte was last seen on…
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November 22, 2013
Eye On OC: A Safe Bet for Support
Life-sized playing cards, poker aficionados and TV stars were part of the Vegas-style event at the seventh annual Ante Up…
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October 30, 2013
TACA is so Grateful Of The Support from Happy Family Brands & Founder Shazi Visram
Shazi Visram, CEO and founder of Happy Family, recently donated $50,000 to support Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) (http://tacanow.org/), a…
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October 25, 2013
Benefit: 7th Annual ‘Ante Up For Autism’
Celebrities, top athletes, professional poker players, and autism supporters gathered at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort last weekend to attend…
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October 19, 2013
OC Register – Opinion Insert
We are pleased TACA could collaborate to create an Opinion insert in the OC Register. This insert was included in…
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October 15, 2013
Virgen: ‘Ante Up For Autism’ A Winner
As cameras flashed on the red carpet outside the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort this weekend, Lisa Ackerman hugged several…
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September 23, 2013
CDC Announces Newest Threats: Superbugs
CDC Announces Newest Threats: Superbugs http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/. Seventy percent of our immune system is in our gut and we are out of…
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June 9, 2013
TACA Responds to Alex Spourdalakis Tragedy
On June 9, 2013, 14-year-old Alex Spourdalakis was found stabbed to death in his Chicago home. Alex was severely affected…
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June 1, 2013
The Controversial DSM-5 has Been Released: How to Safeguard Your Child’s Services
I’ve been writing about the DSM-5 for over 18 months now but it’s officially published now, released into the wild, as it were. Too…
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April 10, 2013
1 in 88 or 1 in 50: Which Autism Rate Will Prevail?
The rate of autism continues to change; it has skyrocketed. When TACA began as a foundation almost 13 years ago,…
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March 25, 2013
CDC Announces New Autism Survey: Autism Now Affects 1 in Every 50 US Children
Just about a year ago the CDC raised the autism prevalence from 1 in 110 to 1 in 88 (1.)…
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December 19, 2012
TACA Statement on the Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy
I don’t know anyone who is not in absolute shock and immense sadness about the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary school…
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December 12, 2012
Autism Experts: Facing A Tsunami of New Cases
Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA 7) heard area autism experts sound a big alarm about a coming “tsunami” of autism cases…
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December 6, 2012
IPads and Autism – Innovation in Communication
In September 2011, TACA was approached by a long time family member who had a teen with autism who had…
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November 30, 2012
Autism Hearing in Congress November 29th: Important Action Items for Families
AUTISM HEARING IN CONGRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th AT 2:00 PM RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING – ROOM 2154 First, I…
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November 29, 2012
Autism DC Hearing Summary
It was a historical day in DC. There was a hearing on autism on November 29, 2012 with Congressmen Burton…
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November 1, 2012
Celebrate Moms!
As We Reflect On All That Mothers Do For Our Lives And Communities, We Spotlight 10 Amazing Examples. As we…
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November 1, 2012
Ante Up For Autism
The annual fundraiser netted $264,000 to help support affected families. Diagnosing autism can be extremely difficult. Those on the spectrum…
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October 12, 2012
Congratulations to National Autism Association
Congratulations To National Autism Association For Their Efforts On Autism And Wandering. We Applaud Their Hard Work For Helping Families…
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September 24, 2012
Ante Up for Autism 2012 – Thank You
TACA would like to thank the sponsors, guests, celebrities and friends that joined us at the 6th Annual ANTE UP…
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September 22, 2012
Charity Lives Pre-Event Feature: TACA’s 6th Annual ‘Ante Up for Autism’
A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRADITION Here is your chance to gamble for a great cause with celebrities, top athletes and professional…
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September 21, 2012
Daily Pilot: Ante Up For Autism Takes Place Saturday
Annual fundraiser will be at Ritz Carlton in Dana Point. Talk About Curing Autism, which is based in Irvine, is…
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September 20, 2012
Talk About Curing Autism Hosts 6th Annual Poker Fundraiser
“Ante Up For Autism” at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel will include celebrity attendees Celebrities, top athletes, and professional poker…
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September 20, 2012
Greer’s OC: Ante Up For Autism!
On Saturday, starting at 5 p.m., gamble for a much-needed cause with celebrities, athletes and pro poker players at TACA’s…
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September 18, 2012
OC Family: GET YOUR ‘POKER FACE’ ON FOR ANTE UP FOR AUTISM
This year event takes place at a new venue and includes even more guest celebrities Try your hand for a…
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September 14, 2012
Bask Magazine: Support Ante Up For Autism
Support Ante Up For Autism You’re invited to the 6th Annual Ante Up for Autism “Gala and Casino Night” to…
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September 11, 2012
OC Couple Help Autism Group That Helped Them
Dylan McIlvain, 12, and his parents, Pat and Stephanie, are pictured on vacation in Hawaii. The San Clemente family has…
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July 22, 2012
CDC Releases New Autism Survey Rate – 1 In 88 Represents A 78% Increase
The Autism Epidemic continues to rage on…
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July 2, 2012
Parents Of Special Needs Children Worry About Elopement
Parents of Special needs children worry about elopement http://m.ocregister.com/articles/needs-361653-never-special.html
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May 21, 2012
TACA and the Aetrex Navistar GPS Shoe Have Partnered to Offer You Comfort & Security
Comfort & Security… for You and Your Loved Ones Are you worried that your loved one may walk off or drive…
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May 8, 2012
GPS Technology Enhances Quality of Life For Autism Due to Wandering and Safety Issues
GTX Corp extends its growing IP portfolio and a partnership with Talk About Curing Autism to develop GPS tracking location…
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May 3, 2012
DSM5 Last Call to Action
DSM-5 Draft Criteria Open for Public Comment Mental health diagnostic manual available for final online comment period By Holly Bortfeld The…
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November 8, 2011
OC Register: Celebs, Athletes Help Ante Up for Autism
Gala at St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point raises funds for the nonprofit Talk About Curing Autism
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November 4, 2011
Dana Point Times: Go. See. Do. Ante Up for Autism
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is holding its 5th Annual Ante Up for Autism fundraising event November 5 at 5…
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October 20, 2011
Hope 4 Hanna Raises $80,000 to Fight Autism
Sunday’s 5K, 10K And ½K Races In San Clemente Drew About 700 Participants, According To An Event Co-Founder. Runners hit…
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October 5, 2011
San Clemente News: Hope 4 Hanna Events Kick Off October 9
Hope 4 Hanna will host its third annual Trace 3 San Clemente 10k-5k-1/2k Kid’s Run Sunday, October 9 at Plaza…
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October 7, 2011
Dana Point Times: Ante Up For Autism 2011 – Nov 5
The 5th Annual Ante Up for Autism is back and better than ever. This premier “Gala and Casino Night” will…
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October 9, 2011
Hope 4 Hanna Takes Aim at Autism
Sunday’s 5K/10K Walk/Run Brings Family Fun And Autism Awareness To San Clemente. Lené Belden and daughter Hanna are ready for…
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September 30, 2011
President Obama Signs Combating Autism Reauthorization Act (CARA) Into Law
Today, President Obama signed the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act into law, extending much needed federal support for autism research, treatment…
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November 18, 2010
TACA’s 4th Annual “Ante Up for Autism” Raises $220,000
Saturday’s star-studded fundraising event captured the hearts of its attendees as more than $220,000 (gross) was raised for families who…
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August 16, 2010
JACK FM & TACA Thank You for JACK’s Fifth Show
Jack did it again! The amazing band line up includes: The Steve Miller Band, The Cult, The Fixx, Night Ranger,…
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August 1, 2010
Racer Buster Bennet and Wife Jennifer to Help Develop an NC Chapter for TACA
Concord, NC – Racecar driver Buster Bennet and wife Jennifer Bennet are working to organize a North Carolina Chapter for…
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June 3, 2010
Let’s Go Ride Bikes
Oregon community members Sammy Carlson and Scott Rowley have organized a bicycle trip from Hood River, Ore., to Ogden, Utah…
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February 2, 2010
Oakley Partners With Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – Oakley, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), an organization…