Ausome Ottawa

📣 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Winter registration date is Wednesday, December 13th at 8 PM. Click below for program details. ⬇️

Soccer 🏀 https://ausomeottawa.com/soccer
Fine Motor 🚗 https://ausomeottawa.com/fine-motor

Meet Ausome athlete Neil: kind-hearted cyan fan, bookworm and assistant cook extraordinaire; bad dad joke comedian, fan of friend hangs & all around AUSOME kid!

Ausome programs are—and have always been—free of charge. We do not receive regular government funding and rely on the generosity of the community to run programs. Donate or share to join in on supporting children with autism this holiday season. ➡️ https://ausomeskating2024.raisely.com/

A big thank you to parent, Jonathan, and athlete alumni, Kieran, for their ongoing, generous support of Ausome! Kieran is now by Jonathan's side helping out with his woodworking business. Check out their segment on CTV on Jonathan's FB Pens by Jonathan to learn more.

The holidays are here—why not give a child with autism the gift of skating? ⛸️ With your generous support, we can teach children the lifelong skill of skating. Please donate today ➡️ https://ausomeskating2024.raisely.com/

The holidays are here—why not give a child with autism the gift of skating? ⛸️ With your generous support, we can teach children the lifelong skill of skating. Please donate today ➡️ Link in bio. #autism #learntoskate #ottawa #fitness #ausome

Do you or your organization want to develop or strengthen a program that meaningfully includes athletes on the autism spectrum? We can help! Learn more about Ausome's custom training options here: ➡️ https://ausomeottawa.com/custom-training/

Ausome Ottawa is looking for a dynamic, energetic and passionate Executive Director (ED) to manage, guide and develop the leadership team at Ausome while representing the organization both within the autism community and in the community at large - enabling it to maintain and grow its presence among participants, partners, supporters and other stakeholders. Learn more ➡ https://ausomeottawa.com/careers/

Athletes are getting a kick 👟 out of all the different sports they are trying at Ausome Multisport! Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for making this program a shooting success. ⚽

Since 2022, we have helped 50 children with autism learn to skate. With your support, we can help 20 more this winter! Please donate today ➡️ ausomeskating2024.raisely.com/

Give the gift of a lifetime to a child with autism Join Ausome in our goal to provide a Learn-to-Skate program for children with autism this winter. With your generous support, we can teach children the lifelong skill of skating—a rite of passage for so many Canadian children.

Meet Ausome athlete Dylan: happy camper, family hangout fan and new food skeptic; joyful shark lover, bubbly beaver scout & all around AUSOME kid!

Thank you Whole Foods Market for your generous donation through the Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program. These funds will go towards maintaining our registration platform, ensuring a smooth program registration process for Ausome families and volunteers!

This Giving Tuesday, we are giving thanks to you. Thanks to generous donations from people like you, this year alone:

🏃 More than 521 program spaces have been filled with happy, sweaty Ausome athletes hard at play.
🤸‍♀️ More than 62 Ausome athletes have moved off of waitlists and into programs.
🎓 More than 348 sports leaders and individuals have completed Ausome Training and are now better equipped to support athletes with autism.

Thank you for making it possible for Ausome to continue our mission as the only organization in the province dedicated to providing safe, barrier-free, empowering, life-changing, and FUN experiences for children and youth with autism through sport.

Donations of any size are always appreciated. Every gift makes a difference! support-ausome.raisely.com

Athletes and volunteers are taking all of the shots at Ausome Basketball. Thank you to the MLSE Foundation for making this program a slam dunk! 🏀 🗑️

Meet Ausome athlete Kaeden: considerate pizza connoisseur, candy-swiping gamer and grey wolf fan; future McLaren 720S Coupe driver, accomplished track star & all around AUSOME kid!

Ausome athletes hopped, skipped, and parachuted their way through Ausome Get Moving! Thank you to the for supporting big smiles and healthy movement. 😁

One last 🍬 from Trot or Treat 2023 to watch and share! Thank you again to our talented volunteer videographer and photographer duo, Mariem Cherbib photography and Mohamed Ben Manai, for capturing the magic of the day. ✨ Get it here ➡️ https://bit.ly/tortvideo2023

Athletes had a great time kicking it with their volunteers at Ausome soccer last month. Thank you to the and OSEG Foundation for making it a game-winning success!

The photo album for Trot or Treat 2023 is officially OUT! Click through to see all the highlights and moments from a frighteningly fabulous day. Thank you to our talented volunteer videographer and photographer duo, Mariem Cherbib photography
and Mohamed Ben Manai, and volunteer photographer, Nicolai Hadchity for capturing the magic of Trot or Treat. ➡️ https://photos.app.goo.gl/Fge8hCNrNts6mwDM9

Thank you to Haider Abbas of Trepiz for providing these great speed cubes for both Trot or Treat participants and Ausome athletes to puzzle and play with!

Meet Rayhan, Ausome's Volunteer of the Month! Volunteering with Ausome through Carleton's Campus to Community program, Rayhan was a fan of Ausome's vibe—in particular, watching athletes have fun and the staff's kindness.

His fave Ausome memory? Rayhan says that while every moment with Ausome has been memorable, nothing compares to the first time he saw the athletes' smiles and joy. When not volunteering, he enjoys reading and playing soccer. His go-to quote: "Nothing is impossible unless you make it so." Rayhan also aspires to be a novelist in the future—we can't wait to see what he writes!

Thank you, Rayhan—you. are. AUSOME! 🤩

GREAT NEWS: Ausome has just received Canada Post Community Foundation grant! Thank you to the amazing frontline post office staff who fundraise to support children in communities across Canada. These much-needed funds will go towards creating levels within some of our longstanding programs such as basketball, soccer, track and field, and more.

Volunteer Manager, Kayla, had the pleasure of meeting so many eager students at Sir Robert Borden HS's Volunteer Recruitment Fair last Thursday! Want to volunteer with Ausome? Do these TWO things 1️⃣ Sign-up here to get started ➡️ https://ausomeottawa.com/get-involved/volunteer/ and 2️⃣ share this post with your friends!

Volunteer Ottawa

Ausome athletes, families and volunteers enjoyed the final session of Run Club by participating in Halloween fitness activities. All of the thank yous to Coach Amy for giving her time and energy to this program and to OSEG Foundation for keeping it running! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 🏃‍♂️

Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃 Wishing everyone a spooky evening filled tricks, treats and a frightfully fun time with family and friends.

Exciting news—the location of Multisport has been confirmed! It will be held at Manor Park Public School and starts on Thursday, November 9th. Spaces remain for 13-17 year olds, so sign up now! The deadline to register is Nov 1st at 12pm. ➡️ https://ausomeottawa.com/multisport-nov-2023/

Hands up for all of our Ausome athletes and Nepean High School leadership students who are lifting and working hard at Fitness with Friends. 💪 Thank you to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for making this program possible!

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Have you registered for this Thursday's Community Training yet? If not, now is the time—learn to recognize and understand autism in this hands-on 2-hour training session. Participants leave the workshop with practical strategies to use in any sports and recreation setting. Everyone is welcome—sign up here! ➡️ https://ausomeottawa.com/community-training/

From start to finish, Trot or Treat wouldn't have been the same without the official Sportstats arch. THANK YOU to Alexa Lynn Johnson and our volunteers for making it possible—from set up to tear down, and cheering on athletes and families on a cold and rainy Sunday! 🙏🥇

Ottawa Titans - we can't thank you enough for having Cappy come and cheer on our spooky Ausome runners yesterday, you brought smiles to so many faces! 😁

Thank you for your help today! It takes a village to run an event like Trot or Treat- we couldn’t do it without you!🤩

What FANG-tastic sponsors we have! 🧛‍♀️ Trot or Treat for Ausome is made possible through the generosity of many local individuals, businesses and organizations. Their support gives us the chance to provide a fun Halloween experience for families with autism in our community. Three cheers for our spooky sponsors! 👻

Hydro Ottawa Meridian Credit Union Aspire Academy Ottawa Active Pediatrics Cabinet Tech Capital Property Group Coder Sports Academy Early Learning ABA Fairwinds Dental Clinic Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation Olivia Catering Service Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club Ottawa Titans Serenity Flowers and Chocolate Yardgameguy The Baker Beyond The Pale Dynes Sports Management Mariem Cherbib photography On The Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy The Portia Learning Centre
Saif Al-Mulla Sportstats Trepiz

Trot or Treat has added even more surprises to our already jam-packed line-up! Give a spooky welcome to the Capital City Garrison - 501st Legion, magician Gabriel Le Marquand Perreault - Magicien, and balloon twister, Micheline Chenier, who will be joining us on Sunday, October 22! The Terry Fox canteen will also be open with hot beverages and food for families thanks to the City of Ottawa and Terry Fox Athletic Facility. ☕ Register now—the deadline is tomorrow! ➡️ trotortreat.com

Director of Programs, Alix Alldridge, recently shared her expertise with the Special Champions League and the European Football for Development Network for the development of their Best Practices Research Report. The report was developed to empower organizations to create more opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to play sports! Read more about it on pages 22-23 of the report ➡️ https://bit.ly/efdn-report

Our athletes and families are taking everything in stride at Family Run Club—three cheers for OSEG Foundation for their support in getting this program up and running! 🏃‍♀️

Sending a huge thank you to Connie’s Custom Gifts for creating these custom baskets to shower our Ausome volunteers with appreciation—and for spreading kindness in our community. You. Are. AUSOME!!! 🤩

We are stroked 🛶 to hear that Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation has chosen Ausome as one of its 2023 ODBF Pledge Challenge Recipients. Money fundraised will ensure more children and youth with autism have the chance to play, splash and paddle in 2024!

Three cheers for Team Hammy! With the support of his family and friends, he has already raised almost $500 to help athletes with autism. You can catch Hammy in his out-of-this-world astronaut costume at Trot or Treat on October 22, 2023!

Join the party—sign up to Trot or Treat for Ausome ➡️ trotortreat.com.

Does your workplace run a United Way Centraide campaign? Send your United Way donation to Ausome and help more children with autism get off the sidelines and into the game!

To direct your donation to Ausome Ottawa, complete Section C Other Charitable Giving Choice with our charity's information. Please send an email to [email protected] if you need further assistance. Thank you—you. are. AUSOME!! 🤩

Catch a sneak peek of what athletes have been getting up to at Ausome Get Moving and Soccer. Thank you to OSEG Foundation and the for making this program AUSOME! 🤩