Did you know…
* 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism
* 1 in 94 boys is on the autism spectrum
* 67 children are diagnosed per day
* A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes
* More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
* Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
* Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade
* Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
* There is no medical detection or cure for autism
Here's your chance to own a Cowboy AND a Gem! Plus at the same time you will be helping a good cause! ALL donations are tax deductible too and any size donation is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!
Not into the whole "owning thing"? Can't do the $25? That's okay. Any size donation is gladly accepted and when you give a donation you will receive a personalized tag letting everyone know you helped!
You can make your donation 1 of 2 ways. Either via paypal OR via my Autism Speaks donation page. Just click the appropriate button below!
