Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation - Angels for Autism

We are hard at work prepping for the Dinner Dance on October 21. Check out some of our great baskets which will be available!

Don’t forget this Friday is the last day to submit a page for this years journal as well.

This is a reminder that RSVPs to the Dinner Dance are due by September 26! If you have not already returned your RSVP, please do so. We cannot wait to dance with you again after a 3 year break!

For those unable to attend, but still able to contribute, please review the Donation Form below. You can donate directly or submit a page to be included in the journal!
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After careful consideration and planning, we have made the unfortunate decision to once again postpone our March Dinner Dance due to the unprecedented rise in Omicron cases. The truth is that our most important attendees of this event, are also our most vulnerable, and would not be able to attend. Our primary mission focuses on inclusion and advancement of the autistic community, and we just cannot move forward knowing that our loved ones are at risk – including you. It would be difficult for many of us to plan at this point in time and we understand individual apprehension as to what the future will hold. We are disappointed, yet hopeful, that we can continue our October 2022 timeline of gathering together as friends and truly share good times and real-life hugs!

It is worth noting that last year, despite our postponement, the Foundation awarded $85,000 in grants to deserving organizations thanks to your support! This year, we are in the middle of grant discussions and will continue our commitment to assist those organizations that can benefit from funding. Although we are not gathering in person – your good work goes on!

We cannot thank you enough for your support and understanding in making this difficult decision. The Irish 🍀Coffee mugs that had been ordered for our St. Patrick’s Day event will hopefully be filled to the brim by the time we meet again! Please continue to be safe and we look forward to seeing you this Fall. ❤️

Many congratulations to Mary Ellen Terracciano who won the $2,000 Amazon gift card in todays annual raffle! 😇 We are so happy for you! Thank you to all who participated and please don’t forget that our next dinner dance will occur on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Please contact us if you aren’t on our mailing list. May everyone have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

Thinking of each of you today ❤️💙🤍

This morning began with an email through our website from a volunteer at the 1995 Oklahoma City Murray bombing who met Jack while she was serving meals to rescue workers. She was a 17 year old girl and one evening Jack sat with her and helped her with her homework and spent some time talking with her.

25 years later she still remembers Jack and the kind and loving person he was. It is a beautiful reminder that every interaction we have is an opportunity to make an impact. Jack was so good at that.

We will never forget you Jack. ❤️

If you’re looking for ways to keep a healthy routine while in quarantine, tune in this evening to this series hosted by autism experts.

Stay safe and healthy friends! 💗

Staying at home doesn’t mean you have to stay still! You can learn more on our Facebook Live event focusing on “Exercise & Healthy Eating Routines at Home” cohosting with myHana, featuring, David Geslak, Founder & President of Exercise Connection. Be sure to tune in this Wednesday, April 8th at 7:30pm EST.

This is why we do what we do!! This is what YOU do for this community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙

We couldn't be HAPPIER! Special thanks to the Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation - Angels for Autism for the $10K grant to fund smart home technology at our Children's Residential Program. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Final sneak peek of some of our baskets 🤫 what’s been your favorite?

Don’t forget that tomorrow is the big day! If you can’t make it, send us a message and you can still participate in the raffles.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 💃🏼

What do you think of these basket previews? If you can’t attend but would like to participate in any of the raffles, please send us a message!

Calling all Mets fans! ⚾️ the Mets may not be in the Workd Series, but you can be ready for next season with this basket!

Who’s already thinking of warmer days again? Win this basket and you’ll be all set for a beach party! 🏝

Just 5 days away from this years annual dinner dance and the baskets are really coming together. You won’t want to miss these! Check back throughout the week to see more!

First up: fall and winter seasonal baskets 🍁🍂❄️☃️ just in time for all the weather changes.

Invitations have been sent to the 16th annual Angels for Autism Dinner Dance! Let us know if you don’t receive yours in the next few days and would like to attend!

Check our event page for more details!
🔹Friday, October 25🔹
🥂7:00 🍝8:30💃🏼🕺🏼
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What an honor it was to have awarded so many grants last night at our annual Dinner Dance! Thank you all for the great work you do for our community and for a wonderful evening!

Get those wish lists, Christmas lists, and must have’s checked off! Here’s a sneak peek of some of our wonderful baskets that will be at this Friday’s dinner dance!

We would like to thank you all for your support and generosity to the Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation. We are pleased to announce that this year we are able to provide over $80,000 to our grant recipients On Your Mark, Nassau / Suffolk Autism Society of America, Luv Michael, Autism Society of NC, Catholic Charities of Staten Island, Deer Park Union Free School District, Mercy Home for Children, The Bridges to Adelphi Program, Eden 2 Programs, Volunteers of America Greater NY, Little Flower Children and Family Services, Lighthouse Guild, Metro Community Health Center, and GHA Autism Supports. We would not be able to give back to our community without you and look forward to awarding the grants at our upcoming dinner dance next week!

“Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. We drew strength when our firefighters ran upstairs and risked their lives so that others might live; when rescuers rushed into smoke and fire at the Pentagon; when the men and women of Flight 93 sacrificed themselves to save our nation’s Capitol; when flags were hanging from front porches all across America, and strangers became friends. It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.”

Never forget.

We will have this lovely distressed occasional table as one of our silent auction items this year.

Everything is in full swing as we prepare for the 2017 Dinner Dance. Take a sneak peek at some of this years baskets that will be available!

AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.

If you are going to shop on Amazon Prime day on tomorrow, please start from the Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation page (smile.amazon.com)! You don't spend a dime extra, but we get a small portion of all sales! For that matter, ANY TIME you shop on Amazon, start on our page!!

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The dinner dance baskets are already starting to come together! Our latest addition are these wonderful puzzle piece LulaRoe leggings that were donated by Julianne McMannes (page: LulaRoe Julianne McMannes VIP Boutique). Who's getting excited?! 😁🙋🏼

AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.

Finally, the holiday season is upon us and with that brings shopping, shopping, and more shopping! Did you know that if you use Amazon for any purchases, you could be donating to the Jack Fanning Foundation at no additional cost to you?

All you need to do is login to smile.amazon.com and select the Jack Fanning Foundation Memorial Foundation as your charity of choice. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible (most!) AmazonSmile purchases. Now, this may sound like a small amount, but since November 2016 alone, AmazonSmile has donated $133.75 to the Jack Fanning Foundation!

You can use your same account on Amazon.com as Smile.Amazon.com and all of your settings will be the same, including shopping cart, wish list, and registries. If you need any help setting this up, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for all you have so generously given and happy shopping!

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Volunteer Opportunities

If you live in the Triangle area and you're available on Saturday morning, October 8th, please consider volunteering for the Triangle Autism Walk/Run! It's a wonderful event for a great organization.

Sign up here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4babac23a1ff2-volunteer

www.signupgenius.com Join us for the 18th annual Triangle Run/Walk for Autism! NOTE: This year the event will be in a NEW location: Halifax Mall, at 300 N. Salisbury St., in downtown Raleigh. Thank you so much for volunteering! Our event would not be possible without you! All volunteers will receive an email a week prio...