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National Autism Association Invites Facebook Users to 'Chase the Hope' for $1,000,000

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, January 30th, 2010

The National Autism Association (NAA) announced its move into Round Two of the Chase Community Giving program, placing the organization into the running for $1 million dollars to be awarded to the top vote-getter in Chase's Facebook-based challenge, January 15-22.

Autism rates have risen dramatically over the past three decades, now affecting one in 110 children in the US. "Despite this staggering number, autism remains the most underfunded disorder among our nation's children," said NAA board chair and parent Lori McIlwain. "Autism is a national health emergency placing unimaginable burdens on families. Chase Community Giving on Facebook offers a way to expand NAA's...

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