Lights It Up Blue For Autism - Teamsters Local 25

Five years ago many of us didn’t know whatAutism was, let alone know someone affected byit. At the time, the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention estimated that one in 150 childrenand one in 90 boys were diagnosed annually.The new statistics released in early April arestaggering: one in 88 children and one in 54boys will be diagnosed with autism this year.Teamsters Local 25 is proud of the commitmentwe have made to Autism. In just five shortyears, we’ve raised more than a million dollarsfor this cause through member fundraisers, theGreater Boston Walk for Autism Speaks, a Local25 golf tournament and our signature Gala.On Saturday, April 7, 2012, the 5th annualLight up the Night Gala for Autism was held atthe Intercontinental Hotel Boston. More than850 guests attended the spectacular eveninghelping to raise more than $400,000!“I’m blown away by the support of ourmembers each year,” President O’Brien said. “On behalf of the officers, I’d like to thank everyonewho participated this year. Whether youwere a major sponsor, donated an auction itemor joined us as a guest, you contributed to ourmost successful event to date.”