Now is the time to start your own team for the HEAL Zoo Walk on Sunday April 26th.
HEAL is looking forward to hosting this community and family event. Please plan to attend and help us spread the word. This event is free for children 12 and under and participants will be able to enjoy the zoo all day. Radio Disney will be on hand with fun, games, music and prizes at the finish line.

Sign up at www.firstgiving.org/HEAL , many teams have been formed, and The HEAL Zoo Walk is off to a great start! The funds raised from this event will remain in our community. Local schools and educational programs are encouraged to apply for grants raised from the HEAL First Coast Zoo Walk for Autism.

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• Click here to download flyer and post at your school, gym, or coffee shop!

On Thursday, April 2nd from 6-8 p.m., Pump It Up will host a Bounce night for Autism. Individuals on the spectrum and their siblings are encouraged to participate in this fundraising event. You can pre-register at http://www.pumpitupparty.com/ and the proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of America. Walk-ins are $8 per bouncer and proceeds will be divided between HEAL and CARD.

Healing and Preventing Autism
by Jenny McCarthy; Jerry Kartzinel

Healing and Preenting AutismJenny McCarthy and Dr. Jerry Kartzinel collaborate on new book. Jenny McCarthy-whose bestselling books Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors told the stories of healing children with autism-teams up with a preeminent autism doctor Jerry Kartzinel to write the first book on a remarkably effective treatment.

Since early intervention is key to a successful recovery, McCarthy has teamed up with Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, the doctor who successfully treated her son, to write the first book to give parents all the necessary information about biomedical treatment.

Jenny McCarthy and local Ponte Vedra Beach Pediatrician Dr. Jerry Kartzinel are longtime supporters of The HEAL Foundation. Thanks to Jenny and Jerry for writing this informative book on healing and preventing Autism.

Book is released March 31. Click here to order a copy.

Sacred Spark
by Rev. Lisa K. Sykes

The Encyclopedia of Dietary InterventionsA Minister-mom's quest to restore the light in her son's eyes inspires her church to protect children from harm and ignites a global debate about Autism and childhood vaccines. Rev. Sykes weaves into a seamless whole several strands of fast-paced and engrossing narrative: her family's horror in witnessing their happy toddler slip into autism; her victories in appropriate and landmark biomedical treatments for her son; her attempts to find precious allies against a corrupt and protected industry;

Rev. Lisa Sykes has been a long time advocate for children with Autism and worked side-by-side with Leslie Weed for years in an effort to convince legislators and the FDA to remove harmful toxic mercury from medicine and vaccines.

Book is released March 31 - Click here to order a copy

HEAL is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, April 8th Whole Foods Market will be hosting a Charity 5% day. Whole Foods will donate 5% of the daily net sales to The HEAL Foundation.

Whole Foods Market is dedicated to helping non-profit organizations (501c3) in our local community that have grand intentions along with small budgets. The Whole Foods Market giving program supports volunteer-staffed organizations that address community issues such as hunger, poverty, organic & sustainable agriculture, animal welfare issues, environmental concerns and health & human services, among others.

Please stop by on April 8th and support HEAL by purchasing your groceries at Whole Foods Market at 10601 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL . Representatives from HEAL will be on hand to greet customers and educate them on facts about Autism

Second Annual Jessica's Ride on April 25th

By Richard and Candi Rosenberg

The Jessica Green Foundation was established by Helen Green in memory of her daughter Jessica. Jessica was a young woman who loved to paint, play sports and especially loved to bike ride. This young woman also happened to have Autism. Jessica was a very giving person and this inspired her mother. After Jessica's death, Helen started a foundation with the same principles her daughter showed the world. The Jessica Green Foundation is a charity dedicated to providing autistic children, their families and supporting organizations any support, assistance or service needed.

On April 25th we will be having our second annual bike ride for Autism. This will be a day of bike riding, fun, food and games. All money received goes to starting up this foundation and continuing its work to help the Autistic Community. Come join us for the fun!

Information at www.JessicaGreenFoundation.org. Hope to see you there!

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