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Members of Autism Family Tours with Brianna running team ventured out in the stormy weather for the President’s Cup 5K Race in Millburn, NJ on June 16th. We all persevered despite the weather conditions. Members of the team that participated in the Millburn race, from left to right Don Hessemer, Claudette Bardwil, Dave Lazarus.

The running team is sponsored by Family Investors Corporation in Fanwood, NJ

Stay tuned for next race, July 4th Firecracker in Cranford NJ

Autism Family tours with Brianna partnered with the Scotch Plains/YMCA on Saturday June 14 to offer a family program with entertainment, fellowship, and fun recreational swimming in a safe, non judgmental atmosphere.

Fun was had by all!

Autism Family Tours with Brianna has partnered with the Scotch Plains/Fanwood YMCA to offer a family swim night.  Registration is mandatory and a liability waiver will need to be signed prior to the event.  Family Swim Night Flyer (pdf) Family Swim Night Waiver(pdf)

July 13, 2008 Autism Family Tours with Brianna has partnered with Just Bead Yourself, in Westfield for a Special Needs & Beads workshop.  This workshop is best suited for special needs children with high functioning Autism.  Registration is mandatory.   Special Needs and Beads Flyer (pdf)

Autism Family Tours with Brianna running team!
Our charity is pleased to announce the formation of our new running team!  Members of the community have joined forces with us to spread Autism awareness and raise money for our programs to service the needs of families impacted by Autism.  Runners of all abilities are welcome to join our fun loving team!  Contact Claudette Bardwil at Claudette@autismfamilytours.org for more information on joining the running team. Running Team|Donation Information (pdf).

Laura from Discovery Toys partners with Autism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc
Discovery Toys has a wide range of toys that are helpful for Children with Autism. Click on link below, choose “what’s hot” tab, then “Autism” for detailed information. There are tabbed labels for each toy that will help you select the type of learning that will benefit your special child.  Thanks so much to Laura from Discovery Toys for partnering with us. 
www.discoverytoyslink.com/learnwithlaura (put code AFTWB on Address line 1 – proceeds of orders placed will go toward supporting our charity.)

This is our NJ Relay team at the NJ Marathon - May 4, 2008

Autism Family Tours Founder & President Claudette Bardwil with NJ COSAC Executive Director Linda Meyer at the NJ Marathon

Autism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc. is named Business of the Month by Unity Bank (Scotch Plains branch)

Autism Family Tours Founder & President Claudette Bardwil and Board Member, Janet Greene with Bill Evans at The Lord and Taylor Benefit Bash (May 6, 2008)

Official unveiling of Autism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc. at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church (5/18/08)

On Sunday, May 18 from 3:00 to 5:00pm there will be a midday reception unveiling a new, local non-profit organization. Autism Family Tours for Brianna, Inc. focuses on providing customized, therapeutic, educational tour programs designed to help children with autism and their immediate families.
The organization also offers local support programs and respite for caregivers and siblings working toward strengthening families and their relationships with others in the area. This event will provide a mechanism to get more information about autism and Autism Family Tours with Brianna. Some of the organization’s service partners will be available to explain their offerings. Community members are welcome to show their support for local families impacted by the autism epidemic. The reception will take place at the St. Bartholomew the Apostle cafeteria at 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Refreshments will be served. There will be great prizes and giveaways. Visit the Autism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc. website at
www.autismfamilytours.org to learn more about the organization. For more information about the event, contact Claudette Bardwil at 908-889-8860 or by e-mail: contact@autismfamilytours.org

Marathon Weekend

Our founder and President, Claudette Bardwil is a member of the New Jersey Road Runners Club, and will be running with the official Autism Family Tours Relay team at the New Jersey Marathon on May 4, 2008 in Long Branch, NJ. There will be fun for everyone on Marathon Weekend May 2 – 4, 2008. Learn more about how to support our team (pdf).

Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash

Autism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc. is participating in the Westfield, NJ Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash on May 6, 2008. For a $5.00 tax deductible ticket to support our charity you will receive special coupons and savings for one day only at Lord & Taylor in Westfield. Register for a chance to win a fabulous prize: A $2,000 wardrobe or a $500 Spa gift certificate. Learn more about the Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash (pdf).

Email Contact@autismfamilytours.org now for your tickets!