Hollywood Stars and Sports Celebrities Join CENTER FOR AUTISM in Raising Thousands for Autism Care and Treatment

 From Actors to Super Bowl Champions and Corporations - advocates from around Southern California joined forces this May 17, to help raise awareness and funds for children with autism.


Autism Care and Treatment, a leading non profit organization that provides funds for children with autism, has announced its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised nearly $60,000. The event was hosted by award-winning actor Joe Mantegna and Comedian John Mendoza. It was held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California. 

The event was Title Sponsored by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), the world's largest organization effectively treating children with autism.
 
"We are - without a doubt - grateful for all of the advocates who have supported this year's charity golf tournament," says Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. The sponsors and donors made this fun-filled, red carpet, charity tournament possible."

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TITLE SPONSOR
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), 
world renowned for effectively treating children with autism.
Top Picture: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc (Title Sponsor) Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh cheers golfers on during Shotgun Start


TWIW INSURANCE
PRESENTING SPONSOR

Greg Anderson (right), Managing Partner of TWIW Insurance enjoys cocktails
with his grandson during Tournament Cocktail Hour.

UNITED HEALTHCARE
DINNER SPONSOR

Jose Corral (left), United Healthcare Senior Sales Executive 
and his team enjoy cocktails during the Tournament's Cocktail Hour

KIRSCH, KOHN & BRIDGE - EVENT SPONSOR, CITY NATIONAL BANK -  PHOTO SPONSOR
Mike Bridge (left) of Kirsch, Kohn & Bridge mingles with CARD Chief Financial Officer Mark Keller (middle),
and City National Bank's Senior Relationship Manager Mike Weiner (right)

 THE AUTO GALLERY
EXOTIC VEHICLE SPONSOR
Eric Schwartz of The Auto Gallery listens to
Comedian John Mendoza and Actor Joe Mantegna host the Dinner Program
Porsche Panamera - Provided by The Auto Gallery

PAUL MITCHELL - EVENT SPONSOR
Paul Mitchell's Director of Media, Alexandra Goodman, 
mingles with golfers during Tournament Registration

FIREMAN'S BREW - EVENT SPONSOR 
Fireman's Brew offers an assortment of beers on course for golfers.

VISTA AUTOMOTIVE
VEHICLE & HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR
Ford GT Provided by Vista Automotive


PATRON TEQUILA
BEVERAGE SPONSOR
 Courtesy of PAUL MITCHELL

ON-COURSE COMPLIMENTARY CIGARS
Provided by Fat Stogies 

BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Anhueser Busch
and
Allied Beverage
BEVERAGE / WINE SPONSOR
Hope Wine
and
Wines for Autism


COMPLIMENTARY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES
Provided By Trillium Sports Medicine

Other Sponsors, included:
One West Bank, Carole Young Brooke Foundation, Apothe' Cure, Inc., Countrywide Promotions, Five Star Golf, Golfsmith, The Gift Tree, Murad, Inc. , Wines for Autism, The Littlest Golfer, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Box Groove.com, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Players Club Golf, Capital Retirement Group, Wendy's, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, Jackson Security Associates, Sweet Spot Golf, Ultimate Foursome, Links for Luv, and Sexy Hair.
Please support our sponsors, by first visiting their websites. 

Click here, then click on each logo: http://www.golfforautism.net/ACTivist

CELEBRITY GOLFERS
Seated - Actor/Comedian John Byner, Comedian John Mendoza, LPGA Golf Pro Karyn Dunphy, Champion Racecar Driver Charles Downes. 2nd Row: Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence, World-renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Golf Pro Eva Yoe, Entertainment Reporter Tina Marie Tyler, ACT Today! Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker. 3rd Row-Actor Ron Masak, Racecar Driver/Model Ashley van Dyke, NFL Super Bowl Champion Chris Hayes, Actor Joe Mantegna, Actor Bill Smitrovich, Actor/NFL Super Bowl Champion Ed Marinaro.





Autism Care and Treatment's Executive Director 
Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson 
speaks during Dinner Program








Actor Joe Mantegna - giving send off at Shot Gun Start








Comedian John Mendoza host the Live Auction 
portion of the Dinner Program







"This was an absolutely AMAZING DAY," says Event Executive Producer Daphne Plump.  "We are so thrilled that over 100 advocates came out to support Autism Care and Treatment! The funds raised through this event will help provide much needed therapy, biomedical treatments, social skills groups, and more for children with autism, whose families can not afford these necessary tools for their child to live a productive life."

Tournament Director Stefan de Nocker 
and Tournament Executive Producer Daphne Plump

EXTREMELY FUNNY MAN - JOHN MENDOZA TO GOLF FOR AUTISM ON MAY 17th


Comedian John Mendoza says all jokes aside - he will golf for autism! Mendoza will join other stars on Monday, May 17, 2010 for Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting children with autism. The much anticipated event will be held at Braemar Country Club, located at 4001 Reseda Blvd, in Tarzana, California. 

"I'm so - so thrilled to have John Mendoza join us on May 17th," says Event Producer Daphne Plump. "He is one of the funniest comedians around and has a huge heart full of passion to help children with autism." 

Mendoza will golf in the tournament and dish up some funny moments as he hosts the Live Auction during the tournament's seated dinner and awards gala. 

Actors Joe Mantegna and Grant Reynolds are the hosts of the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Actor Ron Masak, best known for his role as sheriff on Murder She Wrote, is the Tournament Chairperson. 

"This tournament has become such a fixture in the community," says Tournament Director and ACT Today! Board member Stefan de Nocker. "We hope that it will keep growing in the coming years because the more it grows, the more autism care and treatment we can provide to children whose families can not afford the necessary skills for their child to live a productive life."

For more information about the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, visit www.golfforautism.net. 

For more information about Autism Care and Treatment, visit www.act-today.org. 

To register to play in the tournament, visit www.golfforautism.net/register.

ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER TINA MARIE TYLER TO JOIN AUTISM CARE AND TREATMENT'S 4TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT


Tina Marie Tyler, an acclaimed broadcast journalist, will join the long list of celebrities who will golf for autism, at Autism Care and Treatment's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Monday, May 17th, 2010 at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, CA. The tournament is hosted by actors Joe Mantegna and Grant Reynolds, with actor Ron Masak serving as Tournament Chairman. 

Tyler, a Managing Editor – Entertainment & Film for the prestigious “Art And Living Magazine”, founder of Global Disability Initiative, and passionate supporter of Autism and disability issues.

Her fifteen years as a journalist have included working for such organizations as ABC News (top 12 affiliate), Fox 11 LA, Fox Sports, PBS, and as a special entertainment correspondent for EXTRA!, the TV Guide Channel, and a number of International outlets. From the Academy Awards©, to the GRAMMYS, to the Cannes Film Festival, Tina Marie Tyler has covered entertainment’s most prestigious events.

Current activities include: Vice President of the board of directors of Kids With A Cause ( a celebrity kids helping kids in need organization), member of the board of directors of Easter Seals Disability Services, creator of the Unity Ball© Awards Dinner (a charity gala where persons with disabilities are the stars and those in entertainment who are making positive contributions to disability awareness are honored), and a member of the California Senate Task Force on Autism And Related Disorders.

Tyler has recently founded the Global Disabilities Initiative, a non-profit corporation designed to educate, engage, and include persons with disabilities is all aspects of life.






CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS, INC. CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY "GOLFING FOR AUTISM!"



The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), one of the world's largest organizations effectively treating children with autism, celebrates their 20th anniversary this year by supporting Autism Care and Treatment's 4rh Annual Charity Golf Tournament as Title Sponsor!

"This is an amazingly generous gesture by the Center for Autism and Related Disoders," says Event Producer Daphne Plump. "We are utterly grateful for CARD's participation as Title Sponsor. They are truly leading the way not only in the effective treatment of autism, but as an example of giving back to the community."

CARD diligently maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we develop individualized treatment plans for your child. We are proud to provide autism services around the globe.



For more information about CARD, 
visit www.centerforautism.com. 

For more information on how you can be a SPONSOR, visit www.golfforautism.net.