Autism students at Sumiko School will benefit of the KMEX's third annual nationwide fund raising campaign.
(1888PressRelease) February 09, 2011 - Autism students at Sumiko (Pure Thinking Child)School will benefit of the KMEX's third annual nationwide fund raising campaign. Each year, future professionals across the country spend the months of April through July raising money and awareness for a collection of charitable causes close to their hearts. The schools' efforts over the last six years raised nearly $107,000 via cut-a-thons, charitable fashion shows, and a host of other hands-on, grassroots "FUNraisers." This year, the network's goal is $150,000, and KMEX intends to raise $75,000.
Steven Herington, Board member of KMEX, will start the campaign with cross-country conference calls for the entire network. Over 6,500 students and staff members registeredfor direct involvement
Upcoming events include a Run-a-Thon, Talent Show/Art Auction, a Pet Fashion Show, Cut-a-Thon, as well as ongoing bake sales, car washes, garage sales, etc. The FUNraiser kicks off with a charity fashion show on April 6, at 4:00 p.m.
The Sumiko School for Autism Students will benefitfrom this year's funding for special care for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, would otherwise be unable to receive the treatment and care they need.