HOPE Autism Awareness Paintings by LALALA08

Description

"Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls...Currently, there are no effective means to prevent autism, no fully effective treatments, and no cure. " -- quoted from Autism Speaks, Be Informed.

These pieces of art were created with these facts in mind. Sign language is often used to communicate with children with autism, and what better word to express than HOPE?

Each piece has been hand-painted and illustrated on canvas panel board. Each canvas measures 4"x4". This listing is for ALL FOUR paintings. If you would like me to attach decorative ribbons to the back of each piece for easy, frame-free hanging, please send me a conversation at http://lalala08.etsy.com . Otherwise, these can be easily framed, or simply propped up to display this important message to all who see it.

Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, takes place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. 100% OF YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS ITEM WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS AUTISM RESEARCH AND AWARENESS. We thank you for your help.

If you would like more information about Autism Speaks, the Walk, or to make a donation, you can do so by visiting http://www.walknowforautism.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=288482 .

Added on Jan 05, 2010