Autism Tree

Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 22nd Annual Point Loma Charity Golf Classic today! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🎉

We extend our deepest gratitude to Chris Ghio, founder of the Point Loma Charity Club, for selecting Autism Tree as a beneficiary of this annual tournament.

A special acknowledgment to our Autism Tree foursome: Todd Hoff, Dr. Michael Levy, Phil Senescall, and Bill Van Dusen.

Special thanks also to Vincent Ghio, Greg Ghio, Elizabeth, and Alissa for your invaluable assistance with the silent auction/raffle, as well as to all the golfers, donors, volunteers, and supporters who made this event a success 💛

More photos from the amazing final days of our 10th Annual Bridge to the Beach Week-Long Camp! Our children with autism and their Junior Lifeguard buddies made unforgettable memories, experienced joy, and built lasting friendships. Every day was filled with excitement and smiles that light up the beach! 🌊☀️

Special shout out and thank you to our incredible Bridge to the Beach Volunteer team for capturing these pics: Program Director Kat Greene, Beach Camp Intern Naia Sullivan, and AT Volunteer Briana Gallardo 💛

Happy August Facebook Friends and Family. We hope you are all enjoying summer with your children.

We loved having Claire Houston visit our Free Little Point Loma Library today and picking out a book for her 1 year old daughter.

There are many Free Little Libraries you can find on streets in Point Loma see photos to do a walk and find them all;
they are only streets apart with gorgeous views of downtown San Diego.

If you have not been to one of our free little libraries you are missing a special blessing.
Thank you to everyone who has been visiting our libraries and donating books. Our Point Loma library is full today - come by anytime and take as many as you like. Open 24/7 😇

It was a special blessing to learn from AT Mom Nicole Aguilar this week and give her 4 beautiful quilts made with Love by our community partner the Project Linus foundation.

Nicole lives in Las Vegas and has 2 adorable little boys ages 5 & 6. We started working together in March to get her son an evaluation and continued IEP. It is a gift to learn the resources & system to navigate evaluations, services and therapy with Nicole.

We are so proud of this new AT warrior mommy. Autism Tree is 21 years old and we are now serving our next generation of children and families. The goal with each new family is to make sure that we first listen and nurture each Mom/Dad/ primary caregiver to our children and families.

Erika Trujillo is an Earth Angel to our community. We are truly grateful for her incredible heart and the wellness and healing she brings to everyone in her world daily. If you haven’t met Erika yet please watch the lunch & learn she did on our YouTube channel called “Self Regulation Techniques for Parents & Caregivers”: https://youtu.be/GoAnZidoMnw?si=n1tyTlnmUVONfPe1

📬 Catch Up with Autism Tree's August Newsletter!🌟

Dive into our latest updates and exciting news! From memorable event recaps to upcoming activities you won’t want to miss, our August newsletter has it all. 🎉

✨ Highlights include:
- 1K Summer Fun Run results & Bridge to the Beach Program photos 🏖️
- Upcoming events: USD Football Player Mentor Meet & Greet, Teen Cooking Class & more! 🏈🧑‍🍳
- Community partnerships and volunteer spotlights 💙

Stay connected and informed. Click the link to read more: https://conta.cc/46xfv9H

August Newsletter: Autism Tree Summer Highlights + More!   Monthly Newsletter HIGHLIGHTS | EVENTS | PHOTOS August 7, 2024     7th Annual 1K Summer Fun Run Raises Over $15,061 for Autism Tree! We are profoundly thankful to AT Board Member Linda Rosas for ho

It was a blessing to spend time connecting with our first neurodiverse Mixed Martial Arts MMA Fighter and friend Serena Southpaw DeJesus. Serena was also on a panel at our Neurodiversity Conference last year. We all had a fantastic night with AT grandma & award winning comedian Vicki Barbolak & her husband Lou. Vicki is the headliner every Tuesday night at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas. If you haven’t gotten to experience Vicki yet you are missing out!

It was a gift to connect Serena and Vicki at her show last night. We love our AT family and all they are both doing to open doors for the neurodiverse community to live their best lives.

Huge shoutout and thank you to Autism Tree Dad and superstar Mike Suponitsky for conquering an ultra marathon and raising $1,000 for Autism Tree! Your incredible effort and support mean the world to us!! 🏃‍♂️💙✨

Kicking off Day 1 of our 10th Annual Bridge to the Beach Camp today was a blast! 🌊☀️ Our AT kids and teens were all smiles while playing in the water with their San Diego Junior Lifeguard buddies! We are grateful for the San Diego Junior Lifeguards and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s continued support and partnership in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our kids with autism throughout this week-long camp 💙

We had a successful planning meeting today with our boys team charity, Del Norte San Diego League Parent liaison, Mara Faulkner. We're so excited to collaborate with BTC this year and have them volunteer at our upcoming events!

Huge thanks to all the San Diego Junior Lifeguards for attending our Bridge to the Beach volunteer training last night for our week long camp next week! We are so excited for our 10th Year of this program in partnership with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards! ❤️

It was a blessing to meet Nina Whang this week in Las Vegas. Her practice is located in Saratoga, California. She works with many couples who one of the partners has autism or is neurodiverse. We look forward to having our community learn from Nina.
More details coming soon.

Thank you to Glenn Lasker, Director of the AT Fit & Fun Program and Autism Tree Volunteer, for being our special guest speaker at our 151st Lunch & Learn! Glenn has been a part of the AT Family since 2017 and it was inspiring to hear his journey from a loving uncle of an autistic nephew to empowering our Autism Tree families through his fast-growing Fit & Fun Program. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see Glenn's Lunch & Learn this week, and click here to watch his Lunch & Learn from 2021: https://youtu.be/pRmBFpzTZVE?si=4tVMYFiwlT2g_1GA

Our Autism Tree Families had a blast at our Fit & Fun Program Open Gym Activity Day this morning! 🎉 We got to jump on trampolines, climb ropes, and much more. Huge thank you to AT Fit & Fun Program Director Glenn Lasker, San Diego Gymnastics - Point Loma, and our Madcaps San Diego volunteers for making this fun event possible!

Thank you to all the Autism Tree families who came to our NCL Adaptive Art Workshop today!❤️ We had such a fun time meeting new friends and creating crafts together! Huge thank you to our Community Partner, National Charity League, Inc. San Dieguito Chapter, Volunteer Ganning Ye, and Intern Lukas for making this such a fun experience for our kids!

Thank you to The Music Therapy Center of California for hosting another fun Musical Playgroup this past Saturday! We had so much fun signing, dancing, and playing music! Thank you to all of the families that joined us!

Happy Thursday Facebook Friends and Family. We hope you are all enjoying summer with your
children.
If you have not been to one of our free little libraries you are missing a special blessing.
Thank you to everyone who has been visiting our libraries and donating books. Our Point Loma library is full today - come by anytime and take as many as you like. Open 24/7 😇

Happy Wednesday Autism Tree Family!
Remember to take a look at our Volunteer weekly Newsletter this week and sign up for our weekend events! Learn more about upcoming events and how to get involved with our community!!

4 Upcoming volunteer opportunities! ❤️ Sign up to volunteer today! Autism Tree Volunteer Newsletter July 21st - August 5th We extend our sincerest gratitude to all the volunteers (Dylan Xavier; Tom Dungan; Tyler Marshall; Alyssa Deboo; Nat

Simon Hanhan, a beloved father to Dina Bonafede, was an integral part of the extended Autism Tree family. For 21 years, through CSR Cares/The Bonafede Team, Dina and her team have shown unwavering dedication and support to our community. Our hearts and prayers are with Dina Bonafede and her entire family during this difficult time as they mourn the loss of Simon, an incredible man who touched the lives of many.

We would like to remember and honor the incredible life and legacy of Simon Hanhan, a cherished member of our Autism Tree family branch in the Bay Area. His passion, dedication, and unwavering support for our cause touched countless lives and made a profound impact on our community.

Simon had a heart of gold. His empathy and understanding created a supportive environment where everyone felt valued and understood. He fostered a family that supported and brought awareness to our community. His family’s presence and dedication to our events were always sources of inspiration and joy, radiating positivity and a deep commitment to our mission.

We celebrate the countless lives he touched and the lasting impact he and his family made on Autism Tree and beyond. His legacy of compassion, generosity, and tireless advocacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

Join us for a Bouluci Boutique Give Back Shopping Fundraiser Tuesday, August 13th! We are so grateful to shopbouluciboutique for donating 25% of all proceeds during the time of the event to Autism Tree

Special thank you to Board Members Linda Rosas and Alexandra Taccone for coordinating this shopping fundraiser for Autism Tree!

For the address and more store information, click here: https://bouluciboutique.com/pages/store

For more event information, contact [email protected].

Autism Tree Autism Tree exists to help the autism community live our best lives.
www.autismtreeproject.org

We are profoundly thankful to AT Board Member Linda Rosas for hosting the amazing 7th Annual 1K Summer Fun Run, which successfully raised over $15,061 for Autism Tree! 🏃🔥🎉

A heartfelt thank you to the original 1K crew: Rhonda Rich, Tracy A. Lindstrom, and Shelli Rowley, as well as all the supporters and volunteers who participated. Your generosity and dedication make it possible to continue helping our Autism Tree families live their best lives. We are incredibly blessed and grateful for each and every one of YOU ❤️

We would also like to extend a special shout-out and thank you to our 1K Sponsors:

- Blowfish Tequila
- Starvin Marvin's
- The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
- Julie Anne Bonnett
- Shari Miller
- Birdrock Fitness
- The Closet
- Oli's Cookies

Thank you all for your incredible support and huge hearts for Autism Tree’s mission, children and families! More photos coming soon.

We extend our sincere thanks to San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) CEO/Artistic Director Tonya Mantooth and Board Member Ludvina Nevarez for hosting an outstanding Film Insider Series screening event last night. "Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa" was truly inspiring, and we eagerly await its release on Netflix on July 31, 2024!

In 2018, Autism Tree partnered with SDIFF for the screening of 'The Drummer & The Keeper', a film highlighting the profound friendship between a rock band drummer and a teenager with autism. We look forward to future collaborations with SDIFF to promote more neurodiverse representation in films.

🌟 Thank You, Marsh McLennan Agency! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to have been invited to the Grant Recipient Fair hosted by the Marsh McLennan Agency today! It was a wonderful experience connecting with fellow grant recipients and the amazing colleagues at Marsh McLennan Agency, educating them on our dedicated efforts to serve the neurodiverse community in San Diego and beyond.

Autism Tree is deeply honored to be selected as a Barney & Barney Foundation 2024 Grant Recipient! Our deepest gratitude to Autism Tree Parent Debora Walker for her heartfelt nomination and being the catalyst behind these invaluable connections 💙

We are truly grateful to AT-Francis Parker Intern Naomi Felleke for a fantastic planning meeting today! Naomi, along with her dedicated friends from Francis Parker School, will be hosting a wonderful end-of-summer event, the "Science Playhouse Party," for our Autism Tree children and families at Civita Park.

This special gathering promises to be a memorable and joyful experience for all involved, filled with hands-on science project activities and fun discoveries.

Save the date for Friday, August 2nd, and stay tuned for more details coming soon. Thank you again, Naomi, and the entire Francis Parker team, for your enthusiasm and huge hearts for our community!

Autism Tree Autism Tree exists to help the autism community live our best lives.
www.autismtreeproject.org

Thank you to all the Autism Tree families that participated in our 10th Annual Bridge to the Beach Family Day at Mission Beach this past Saturday! It was wonderful to see everyone having a blast together!

Extra gratitude to the City of San Diego Lifeguard Services and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards for ensuring the safety of our children and teens.

Special thank you to our National Charity League, Inc., Madcaps San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University Occupational Therapy Students and Autism Tree Volunteers for making this event so fun for our families. More photos coming soon - stay tuned! 🌞💙🌊🏝🐚

Happy birthday to our Director of Operations, Rebecca Barron🎂❤️

Becca Barron is a guiding light to our children, families and team every day. She is brilliant, dedicated and passionate about our mission and programs and leads with LOVE. We simply would not be able to have continuously provided over 200 events annually for our children and families without Rebecca’s vision and commitment.

God Bless you Rebecca
your Autism Tree family wishes you your best year yet.

All our love and gratitude to YOU on your special day😘🎈🎊💐❤️