April is World Autism Month, with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.
Though World Autism Month has come to a close, we remain committed to celebrating and recognizing individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families worldwide. We are honored to support endless possibilities for people with ASD and those who care for them throughout the year.
We are very grateful to all the local businesses for hosting giveback events, government officials for honoring us with proclamations, and national companies for holding annual initiatives in support of Els for Autism. With their help, we are able to further our global mission of transforming the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.
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When you give to Els for Autism during World Autism Month, you will become part of a community of supporters who are dedicated to furthering autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.
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City Proclamations
Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Chelsea Reed presented Els for Autism with a proclamation at our annual Awe in Autism event at the Gardens GreenMarket.
Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores presented Els for Autism with a proclamation at their April 3rd city council meeting.
Local Events & Fundraisers
April 4th, 4-6pm | 984 SW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33130
Join Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott, Program Director at Els for Autism Foundation, and the E.P. Carrillo team at the E.P. Carrillo Cigar Lounge in Miami for complimentary cigars and cocktails all while learning more about Els for Autism Foundation.
This Lounge & Learn’ event honors the Pledge Prequel’s 98 rating and its recognition as the Cigar of the Year in 2020. E.P. Carrillo has decided to donate $9.80 for every box of Pledge cigars sold during the Pledge98 campaign. This campaign will run April 1st through April 30th.
Learn More about E.P. Carrillo Cigars & The Pledge98 Campaign
April 14th, 6:30-7:30pm | Auditorium at The Els Center of Excellence®
Els for Autism Foundation, in partnership with Broward Center for the Performing Arts, invites you to a one-hour Sensory-Inclusive Performance by the talented Brazilian Voices. This Sensory Inclusive Performance is intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities. The gentle, relaxing music invites both young & adult audiences to join Brazilian Voices, an awarded vocal group, in this interactive performance. As an added bonus, Brazilian Voices will distribute safe musical gift items to the audience, including egg-shaped shakers with which the audience will play and sing along to. The performance is open to the public and is FREE admission.
Click here to download the flyer.
April 19th, 6-9pm | 1548 & 1556 US 1, Jupiter, Florida | JUPITER LOCATIONS ONLY
Feed your taste buds at the joint Lynora’s and PapiChulos giveback events on April 19, 2023, from 6-9 PM. Treat yourself to some savory tacos or delectable pizza and pasta all while supporting the 1 in 36 individuals diagnosed with autism in the United States!
10% off all sales from 6-9pm will be donated back to Els for Autism.
April 17-23rd, Check website for hours | 4610 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
In celebration of World Autism Month, The Cooper located in Palm Beach Gardens will be hosting a week-long giveback starting on April 17th until April 23rd. Stop by The Cooper anytime from 11:30am-10pm to try one of their delicious lunch or dinner specials and Els for Autism Foundation will receive $1 from each special that is purchased.
$1 from each lunch special, dinner special, and kids’ entree purchased to benefit the Els for Autism organization.
Fashion for Philanthropy presents: SPRING INTO FASHION Charity Luncheon hosted by Sherrye Sammons Fenton: April 20th, 12-3pm, 1000 US-1, Jupiter, FL 33477
Enjoy the informal fashion show from Love Shack Fancy and a specially priced 3-course lunch for $100 plus tax & gratuity at 1000 North. Shop the trunk show for selections from Kendra Scott and Love Shack Fancy. Please RSVP by April 14th to (561) 570-1000. Credit card is required for reservations.
Click here to download the flyer.
April 23rd, 8am-1pm | 10500 N Military Trl, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Celebrate World Autism Month by strolling through Awe in Autism at The Gardens GreenMarket. Shop hand-made items from local micro-businesses and awe in the talents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who create these products. The Gardens Greenmarket is sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
April 27th, 1-5pm | The Gardens Mall
To celebrate World Autism Month, join Els for Autism Foundation at Lilly Pulitzer in The Gardens Mall for a giveback event on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1-5pm. Check out Lilly Pulitzer’s Spring 2023 arrivals and support families with autism spectrum disorder worldwide.
10% of all proceeds made will benefit Els for Autism.
April 29th & 30th, Check website for hours | Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
April Showers Brings May Flowers, Kids Cooking Class
On Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, What’s Cooking Kids? will be hosting a giveback where junior chefs will get the chance to create delicious Flower Dirt Cups. What’s Cooking Kids? is a hands-on cooking studio for children of all ages located in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. Let’s get cooking!
Learn more about What’s Cooking Kids?
All ticket sales benefit Els for Autism.
DINE FOR A CAUSE EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL, 4-10pm | 600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
This year, Els for Autism Foundation is partnering with the Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach for World Autism Month. Visit the Galley any Thursday in April from 4-10pm, and the Els for Autism Foundation will receive 10% of all sales made that day.
Chalk the Walk presented by iDEAL HIRE
Join iDEAL HIRE in the month of April for the Chalk the Walk Campaign to benefit Els for Autism! Click here to create your own artist page and submit your best chalk creation for a chance to win an array of prizes. A suggested donation of $25.00 is encouraged to enter the contest. Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
April World Autism Month Partnerships
We are thankful for the opportunity to impact so many individuals with autism and are humbled by those who are with us hand-in-hand to make a difference.
Arcis Golf – Round Up 4 Els for Autism
For the fifth year, Arcis Golf has partnered with the Foundation for Round Up 4 Els for Autism. When you visit an Arcis Golf club this April, you will have the option to “round up” your purchase including merchandise, food and beverage, and golf, or add an extra donation to benefit Els for Autism. The program gets underway on April 1 and lasts for the entire month.
Throughout the month of April, with any purchase of the IGNITE ARTICULATE shoes, PUMA Golf will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Els for Autism Foundation® whose global mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships. SHOP NOW!
“Donate Your Score” with Troon Golf– Patrons of Troon-managed properties can donate their score to Els for Autism during the month of April in support of Autism Awareness. For example, if a golfer scores a 100 during their round, they will be encouraged to donate $100 to Els for Autism. For every score that is donated, the donor will be entered into a drawing to win a 2-night stay at The Breakers Palm Beach and participate in the Els for Autism Grand Finale golf and entertainment event hosted by Liezl and Ernie Els. The winners will enjoy entry for one golfing and one non-golfing guest, the Welcome Party and Award Ceremony & Gala Celebration, an entry in the Grand Finale golf tournament, 2 nights of complimentary accommodations, and a gift bag for each golfing guest. Two winners, plus their choice of one guest each, will be announced on May 1, 2023.
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Share Your Story, Shine Your Light!
One of the best ways to encourage understanding and increase acceptance is by simply sharing your story. Whether you are a person with autism, or a parent, sibling, caregiver, teacher, colleague or friend to a person with autism–you have a unique story to tell and we want to hear them!
Consider creating a Facebook Fundraiser to support Els for Autism and share your autism journey. Fundraisers who raise $1,000 or more will receive an Els for Autism car magnet.
We will be randomly selecting stories to feature throughout the month of April in our email newsletters and social media.
Don’t have social media? You can email your story to rachel.soler@elsforautism.org