Aram and Alineh
Autism Speaks is "dedicated to facilitating global research into the causes, treatments, and an eventual cure for autism", a disorder that affects 1 in every 91 children today and one in 58 boys. "Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually." We do not know all the reasons for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. (Source: autismspeaks.com)
Autism is a genetic disorder with an environmental trigger. Studies suggest there are multiple causes. Further research is desperately needed to determine how to prevent, treat, and cure autism.
The dollars raised through the first-annual Santa Barbara walk will go to funding research so that answers can be found and that increase in prevalence will soon decrease.
My friends and I formed a team called the Fly Girls and walked to support this disorder that affects Aram, Shant, Steve, Ben, Bianca, Griffin, Olivia, Dov, their families, the estimated 1.5 million individuals, and tens of millions worldwide.
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