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Santee Mother and Co-Chair of Walk Now for Autism Speaks San Diego to Walk in Support of Autism

Beth Selbe will walk during San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks for 21-year-old son with autism

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SANTEE, CA– Santee resident Beth Selbe, 58, knows about the obstacles and challenges as a mother to a child with autism and will walk in support of the autism community on October 19, 2014 during the 11th anniversary San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks at Liberty Station of Point Loma Ingram Plaza at 2640 Historic Decatur Road in San Diego at 8 a.m.

Walking for her son, Thomas Selbe, 21, who was diagnosed with autism at four years old, Beth was named co-chair of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks San Diego in 2014 and continues to volunteer her time serving on the San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County walk committees.

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As Team Thomas, she has walked for autism over the past six years.

Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this fundraising effort generates vital funds for autism research and raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism, the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder, and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

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ABOUT SAN DIEGO WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: The 11th annual San Diego Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be held October 19, 2014 at Liberty Station of Point Loma Ingram Plaza at 2640 Historic Decatur Road in San Diego, CA. The 2013 San Diego Autism Walk hosted 4,000 people and raised $130,109. http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/sandiego

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ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS: Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $500 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 40 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.

ABOUT AUTISM: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism now affects about 1 in every 68 American children, including 1 in 42 boys. Autism is a complex condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges.

Public Information: SanDiego@autismspeaks.org

Media information contact:

Annie Rivera, Autism Speaks Southern California Publicist, 714-365-4170, annierivera@feltenmedia.com

Jess Block Nerren, Autism Speaks Southern California Publicist, 909-706-8525, Jess@feltenmedia.com

Jennifer Jones, Manager of Field Development for Southern California Autism Speaks, 714-587-0514, Jennifer.jones@autismspeaks.org

 

 


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