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Pennsylvanians in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Laurel Highlands, Lehigh Valley, Blair County, and the Poconos embody the mission of Autism Speaks in their local communities. We invite you to learn more about local community resources, to participate in statewide advocacy efforts, and to get involved through upcoming events. Advocacy:Autism Speaks applauds Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and State lawmakers for passing the strongest autism insurance mandate in the nation. To learn more about our advocacy initiatives, please visit www.autismvotes.org. Family Services:
In other exciting news, Children's Hopspital of Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley - Join us on April 2, 2012 for the Blue Tie ~ Blue Jean Ball featuring food donated by Bonefish Grill and musical performances by Lynnie Godfrey, Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyk! Individual tickets are $75. Purchase tickets at: events.autismspeaks.org/lehighvalleyball. Please call 646-843-6675 for sponsorship information. Lehigh Valley - The 2012 Lehigh Valley Walk registration is now open! Join us at Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, PA on Saturday, April 21, 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/lehighvalley Laurel Highlands - The 2012 Laurel Highlands Walk registration is now open! Join us at Idlewild Park in Story Book Forrest in Ligonier, PA on Sunday, May 20, 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/laurelhighlands Greater Pittsburgh - The 2012 Greater Pittsburgh Walk registration is now open! Join us at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, June 9, 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/pittsburgh Blair County - The 2012 Blair County Walk registration is now open! Join us at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona, PA on Saturday, June 16, 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/blaircounty Philadelphia - The 2012 Philadelphia Walk registration is now open! Join us at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA in September 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/philadelphia Philadelphia - Plans for the 2012 Ride for Autism Speaks Philadelphia are underway. Once an after-party destination is secured, we'll update our website. To learn more, visit www.rideforautismspeaks.org. Northeastern PA - The 2012 Northeastern PA (Poconos) Walk registration is now open! Join us at Pocono Raceway in Blakeslee , PA on Sunday, August 26, 2012. To register, please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/nepa Visit our community calendar for more local events!
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