Let the bidding begin!
Our auction is now open at the link below. Whether you're shopping for yourself or for someone special, you don't want to miss out.
Thank you to our Auction Sponsor, Greenspon Granger Hill Lawyers!
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This afternoon in the Canadian House of Commons, I presented my annual 60-second statement for World Autism Month. I hope you’ll take just a minute to watch and share.
Here’s the text:
“April is World Autism Month, and now 28 years since my son, Jaden, was diagnosed. Today, Jaden’s 30 and an enthusiastic extrovert, but back then he seemed almost completely stuck in his own world. Our instinct at the time was to try to help him by pulling him into our world. And it did help.
I’ve since gravitated to a slightly different approach. These days, I spend more time in Jaden’s world – getting down close to him, looking at what he's looking at, tuning into what holds his attention in the moment.
When I intentionally pause, put the phone away, and just sit still with Jaden, I experience things I normally miss – the sense of wonder gazing out a train window, the value of non-verbal communication, or the strength of connection through physical contact - a hug, a tussle, a tickle, or Jaden’s famous high-five.
We too often default to defining people like Jaden by the help they need. But, in my experience, I’ve learned many of the most important things in my life from him.
Jaden has helped me, I hope, to be a better person than I’d have been without him. And for that, I am truly thankful.”
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a spectrum, and each person brings unique strengths, perspectives, and talents. Today and every day, we need autism acceptance in addition to autism awareness!
⏳ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit your or your child’s photos for the 2025 Faces of Autism Banner! 📸
✅ Step 1: Complete the Consent Form 📝 📤 Step 2: Upload your high-resolution photo
👉 https://t.co/M2Z47mtrro
#autismonthehill#facesofautism
📢 There’s 1 more week to submit your photo or your child’s photos for the 2025 Faces of Autism banner! 🎉
📩 Submit yours today 👉 https://t.co/M2Z47mtrro
✅ Step 1: Complete the Consent Form 📝
📷 Step 2: Upload your high-resolution photo
#autismonthehill#facesofautism
#AutismontheHill is happening on April 30, 2025! Join us on Parliament Hill!
📍 Meet near the Centennial Flame at 12:00 PM
🎤 Event Begins: At 12:15 PM, we’ll kick things off with Autistic speakers and the Hon. Mike Lake will join us.
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Almost there!
Since 2014, the Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism has raised an incredible $965,522. Be part of the year we hit the $1 million milestone!
Great Sponsorship opportunities available here: https://t.co/uTBPn4vLMn
A big, Santa-sized thank you to @ottawaxmasmkt for partnering with us again this year to host Sensory Santa.
OCM has hosted QuickStart Autism's #SensorySanta for several years and always creates an extra-magical opportunity for children with #autism to visit with Santa.
Ho! Ho! Ho! How grateful we are to @StLaurentCentre for hosting #SensorySanta once again this year!
St. Laurent Shopping Centre is a long-term partner of QuickStart Autism and has been so supportive of us through the years.
Thank you for making this season so joyous!
We are so thrilled that @BayshoreOttawa rejoined us this year to host #SensorySanta, providing more sensory-friendly opportunities for kids with #autism to visit with Santa.
Thank you for partnering with us! Your support helps create memories that will last a lifetime.
Santa’s on his way to Ottawa for #SensorySanta, QuickStart Autism's program where Santa set aside time to provide a sensory-friendly environment so that kids on the autism spectrum have a chance to meet with Santa, too.
Book a time with Santa here:
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Don't miss out! Only 11 days left to take advantage of the ***early bird special pricing*** for our Autumn Evening for Autism!
$225 per ticket until September 15th with a $75 charitable tax receipt.
Come join us for our gala evening on October 17th at NeXT!
Bid on a #ConnorBrown autographed hockey stick and support a great charity!
Our charity auction closes tonight at 9pm! Don't miss out on this and the other amazing items up for bidding!
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#stanleycupfinals#edmontonoilers#stanleycup#autism
We're thrilled @AirCanada Foundation is sponsoring our 2024 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raffle. They've donated two Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination. Where will you go?
Thank you Air Canada Foundation!
JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! On Thursday, June 6th at 6pm EST, we'll be opening the digital doors for our annual online charity auction!
You won't want to miss out on the amazing items up for grabs!
Thank you to our sponsor Greenspon Granger Hill Lawyers!
#charityauction#autism
This week has had a very big impact on many families here in Ottawa with the closure of Ausome and TIPES.
Ausome was a first of its kind and we were so excited about when they launched 9 years ago.
The organization will be missed by so many families.