Jefferson's Jedi's Autism Speaks

http://www.chrisicreations.com/Awareness.html
The Jefferson Kearney Links Autism Bracelet - Sterling Silver puzzle pieces with Swarovski Cube Crystals $58.00
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. (colors and shape of the crystals can be changed)
Also visit our team page
http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.mhLPKZPELmF/b.3616197/siteapps/teampage/ShowPage.aspx?c=mhLPKZPELmF&b=3616197&sid=fmJ1IhPYJnLXKfPXKqG

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 $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase 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

Incidence vs. Private Funding
Leukemia: Affects 1 in 25,000 / Funding: $310 million
Muscular Dystrophy: Affects 1 in 20,000 / Funding: $175 million
Pediatric AIDS: Affects 1 in 8,000 / Funding: $394 million
Juvenile Diabetes: Affects 1 in 500 / Funding: $130 million
Autism: Affects 1 in 150 / Funding: $15 million