[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 2 (Thursday, January 6, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       FIRST ANNUAL DAN MARINO FOUNDATION WALKABOUT AUTISM EVENT

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, January 29th, the Dan 
Marino Foundation will host its first annual WalkAbout Autism event at 
Sun Life Stadium in Miami from 10:00 to 2:00. One hundred percent of 
the proceeds will benefit our south Florida community-based programs 
that help children with autism and their families.
  The Centers for Disease Control states that one out of every 110 
children in the U.S. has autism. Autism impairs social interactions and 
communication skills. While some autistic children will grow up to 
function in society, others, many others, will need some level of 
professional care all of their lives.
  Since its creation in 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation has raised over 
$30 million to support research, services, and treatment serving 
children and young adults.
  I urge all south Floridians to participate and help make this first 
annual WalkAbout Autism event a success. Our combined efforts will help 
assure that all money raised here stays here and benefits programs in 
our south Florida community.
  Let's all WalkAbout Autism.

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