For the third year in a row, Choices Markets is proud to be supporting Autism Speaks Canada. From August 1st to 11th, please consider a small donation of $1 with your grocery purchase. Seven of our Vancouver stores will also be having charity fundraiser BBQ’s on August 1st and 8th (Kitsilano August 1st, all others August 8th). 100% of the proceeds raised during this campaign will be used to fund research, advocacy and community programs, as well as direct support for families across Canada impacted by autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Speaks Canada is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. Autism Speaks Canada is committed to building the capacity for research and services across the country; raising public awareness; and collaborating with other organizations to speak alongside the autism community. Since its inception, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada have invested over $200 million into scientific research, $9 million of which has been committed towards leading Canadian autism research. Autism Speaks Canada is committed to raising the funds necessary to improve lives today and transform lives tomorrow across the autism spectrum and along the lifespan.
To learn more about Autism Speaks Canada, please see the press release below or visit autismspeaks.ca.
We thank you for your support. Autism Speaks, and It’s Time to Listen.
UPDATE
Thanks to your contributions and our own, we were able to raise over $5000 for Autism Speaks Canada. Thank you for your support!
