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"Rescue Our Angels" Fundraiser Featuring Jenny McCarthy at Rockit Bar & Grill

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Fifth Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser for Generation Rescue

CHICAGO – April 11, 2012 – Rockit Bar & Grill, located at 22 W. Hubbard, will host the 5th annual “Rescue Our Angels” Fundraiser benefiting Generation Rescue, a non-profit organization that provides assistance for families affected by autism, on Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., featuring special guest and Chicago native: comedian, actress and president of Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy.

“I am so excited for this event. It is families like the Doyle’s paying it forward who make a lasting impact,” said Jenny McCarthy. “Not only is this event for a great cause but it’s taking place in my home town! Join me for a fun night and help families affected by autism.”

In addition to a butler-style dinner, passed desserts, music from Rockit’s resident DJ and the chance to mingle with Jenny McCarthy, guests can participate in an exciting auction with fabulous experiences up for bid including 2013 Master’s tickets, Chef for a Day with Graham Elliott, 2013 Grammy tickets and entrance to the EMI after party, a luxury Inspirato vacation and 2012 Lollapalooza 3 day VIP Lolla Lounge tickets for two.

Join our list of current sponsors, which include the Chicago Sun Times, Fairway Consulting, Gold Coast Tickets and Samsung for a unique partnership opportunity. VIP Tickets cost $125 per person and include a Meet n Greet with Jenny McCarthy. General Admission Tickets are $75.

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.generationrescue.org/events/5th-annual-rescue-our-angels-cocktail-party-and-silent-auction/.

ABOUT GENERATION RESCUE AND “RESCUE OUR ANGELS”

Every year, Generation Rescue helps more than 25,000 families affected by autism by providing education, support and medical assistance, directly improving children's quality of life. With mentors in 38 countries around the world, services include a toll-free hotline, medical grants, parent mentors and conferences.

The Rescue Our Angels event was founded by Michele and Pete Doyle in honor of their daughter Caelan who was diagnosed with autism in November of 2006. Caelan, now 10, has responded positively to treatments. Now in its 5th year, the event raises money to help fund treatment for families affected by autism.

ABOUT ROCKIT BAR & GRILL

Rockit Bar & Grill, located in the heart of River North at 22 W. Hubbard, is open Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.; and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to close. Saturday and Sunday, brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valet parking is available during all hours of operation. For reservations or more information, call 312-645-6000 or visit www.rockitbarandgrill.com.

Generation Rescue Teams Up with Inspirato’s Inspired Giving to Help Children with Autism

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Fundraising with Luxury Travel Will Fund Autism Treatment for Families Who Can’t Afford It

DENVER, April 25, 2012 – Generation Rescue, and Inspirato takes people to global locations far and wide to experience the magic of luxury vacations. The two organizations have joined together in a new partnership through Inspirato’s Inspired Giving new online giving platform, www.inspiredgiving.com. The partnership helps Generation Rescue – headed up by celebrity Jenny McCarthy – develop an additional source of year‐round revenue for its work. Generation Rescue provides guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the quality of life for children, adults and families affected by autism. April is National Autism Awareness Month.

Inspirato’s Inspired Giving was designed to help charitable organizations like Generation Rescue raise funds in a new way. Through this partnership, donors who contribute $2,000 through the Inspired Giving website to Generation Rescue’s cause gain select access to Inspirato’s club‐managed portfolio of vacation residences and unparalleled personal vacation services in locations ranging from California and Colorado to Hawaii and Mexico.

The Inspired Giving donation model benefits Generation Rescue in a number of ways:

For every $2,000 donated to Generation Rescue through Inspirato’s Inspired Giving website, the donor gains one‐time access to an Inspirato luxury vacation – priced at up to 50 percent under market value, and bypassing the $15,000 Inspirato membership fee.

Inspirato contributes one Inspired Giving vacation that Generation Rescue can auction to raise funds. Of those contributed monies, 100 percent goes back to Generation Rescue.

For every new Inspirato membership that is generated from a Generation Rescue donor through Inspired Giving, the company gives $2,000 to Generation Rescue as an Inspirato Inspired Giving partner.

Generation Rescue will include an Inspired Giving trip at a live auction during the organization’s 5th Annual Rescue Our Angels benefit on May 24 in Chicago, Ill. Funds raised will directly support treatment for families in need.

“Autism treatment costs a family $70,000 a year on average. For many families, this is absolutely cost prohibitive,” said Candace McDonald, executive director of Generation Rescue. “Through our partnership with Inspirato, we hope to be able to fund at least five medical grants for families in need. This opportunity gives us access to a new demographic of potential donors who value high‐ end leisure travel with a cause.”

Generation Rescue’s goal is to help families with autism access resources in their community and nationwide, and offers education, support and treatment options to more than 25,000 families per year. It provides medical grants to support families who cannot afford treatment, operates a 24‐ hour hotline service, co‐hosts one of the largest autism conferences in the country to educate parents on treatment options, and trains doctors to treat patients with autism spectrum disorders.

Sandra and her five‐year‐old son, Amar, are among the thousands of families who benefit from Generation Rescue’s work – which includes funding biomedical treatment and guiding families on how to implement diet changes to address the root causes and symptoms of autism. Sandra said, “I can honestly say that after a few months on the Gluten Free Casein Free diet, suggested by Generation Rescue, I have seen my son improve. He is no longer talking to himself or talking into space, which is such a relief and a positive outcome. This grant is the best thing that has ever happened to our family.”

For Generation Rescue’s donors, the donation and vacation booking experience is simple: the donor is given access to Inspirato’s Inspired Giving exclusive web portal, www.inspiredgiving.com; selects Generation Rescue as the charitable organization of choice; and makes a tax‐deductible donation of $2,000. That donor is then able to book a vacation to a luxury Inspirato destination and enjoy all that Inspirato members enjoy, including: personalized service from an Inspirato vacation advisor, an on‐site destination concierge, and luxurious accommodations ranging from intimate, couples‐ only, one‐bedroom retreats to large, well‐appointed homes in excess of 3,000 square feet.

“Inspired Giving is committed to help build a better world through better vacations,” said Jackie Benton, the program’s executive director. “We are in the fortunate position of bringing an innovative fundraising opportunity to Generation Rescue and provide another avenue of revenue for its important programs.”

About Generation Rescue

Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all families in need. Inspired by the journey of their son, Jamison, JB & Lisa Handley founded Generation Rescue in 2005. When Jenny McCarthy first made public her own experience with her son’s diagnosis and subsequent recovery from autism, her unique ability to articulate the unspoken words of thousands of mothers and fathers across the world was recognized immediately. In 2008, she proudly became President of Generation Rescue. Learn more at www.generationrescue.org.

About Inspirato

Designed specifically for a new generation of luxury consumers, Inspirato offers the best of destination club consistency and service, together with unmatched value, flexibility and low‐cost membership. Our members have access to an ever‐growing portfolio of luxury homes in the world's top destinations, including California, the Caribbean, Colorado, France, Hawaii, Italy, London, Mexico, New York City and more. By leasing vacation properties (rather than owning), Inspirato is able to keep membership fees low, offer more than 50 percent off market rates, and easily add homes and destinations as demand increases. Our innovative business model has led to rapid growth since our January 2011 launch, placing Inspirato at the forefront of the "luxury for less" movement. For more information about Inspirato, visit www.inspirato.com. Find Inspired Giving on Facebook.

KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue Partner for Autism

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700

KOMPAN Playrounds partners with Generation Rescue to provide play opportunities for children with autism.

Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2012 -- KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue have partnered to create and promote relevant play opportunities for children with autism. KOMPAN believes that every child has the right to play - in their own way. Therefore, KOMPAN is working to create play spaces that cater to the unique play habits and development processes of children with autism.

KOMPAN will use Generation Rescue’s knowledge of autism-specific needs to best incorporate playground products such as their industry-leading spinners into autism-focused site designs to create spaces for children with and without autism to play – in their own way.

KOMPAN was first inspired to serve the autism community when parents started communicating the benefits to their sensory-seeking children of playing on KOMPAN’s Spinner Bowls, Spicas and other spinning products.

“The Kompan Play Equipment Series provides tremendous opportunities for both physical and mental growth in children who fall on the Autism Spectrum. Challenging but not intimidating, visually interesting play structures will entice children with special needs to try and eventually master play skills all the while providing a very safe and well thought out system. I can whole- heartedly endorse these fun filled play systems,” states Jerry J Kartzinel MDFAAP, Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics.

“When we first started hearing from parents of children with autism, we were very pleased that our products could help these children and create a play opportunity that catered to their specific needs. Once we learned that one in 110 children have autism, we realized that we had an opportunity to be part of a much larger picture and do our part to help respond to this growing epidemic by helping these children play and thrive,” says Kerrin Smith, President of KOMPAN, Inc.Together, KOMPAN and Generation Rescue will make relevant outdoor play a reality for children with autism, whether it is at their school, therapy center or in their own backyard.

About KOMPAN

KOMPAN, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of innovative commercial playgrounds and outdoor recreation equipment. KOMPAN specializes in designing unique, age-appropriate, and high-quality products that combine the most stringent environmental standards and exceptional play value. KOMPAN offers unique and challenging products for every stage of development. For more information about KOMPAN, our products and our environmental leadership please visit our website at http://www.kompan.com.

About Generation Rescue Generation

Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all families in need.

Inspired by the journey of their son, Jamison, JB & Lisa Handley founded Generation Rescue in 2005. When Jenny McCarthy first made public her own experience with her son’s diagnosis and subsequent recovery from autism, her unique ability to articulate the unspoken words of thousands of mothers and fathers across the world was recognized immediately. In 2008, she proudly became President of Generation Rescue.

Contact Information

Sara Stratton http://www.kompan.com 253-579-1024

KOMPAN Playrounds partners with Generation Rescue to provide play opportunities for children with autism.

Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2012 -- KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue have partnered to create and promote relevant play opportunities for children with autism. KOMPAN believes that every child has the right to play - in their own way. Therefore, KOMPAN is working to create play spaces that cater to the unique play habits and development processes of children with autism.

“The Kompan Play Equipment Series provides tremendous opportunities for both physical and mental growth in children who fall on the Autism Spectrum. Challenging but not intimidating, visually interesting play structures will entice children with special needs to try and eventually master play skills all the while providing a very safe and well thought out system. I can whole- heartedly endorse these fun filled play systems,” states Jerry J Kartzinel MDFAAP, Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics.

Together, KOMPAN and Generation Rescue will make relevant outdoor play a reality for children with autism, whether it is at their school, therapy center or in their own backyard.

About KOMPAN

About Generation Rescue

Contact Information

Sara Stratton

http://www.kompan.com

253-579-1024

Autism In The News - February 2012 Roundup

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Each month we search for articles related to autism, research, biomedical treatment, healthy and green living, and general autism news to share with you in our e-newsletter.

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our February e-newsletters:

Head of DSM-IV Nails What's Wrong with the DSM-V

Dr. Allen Frances was the head of the American Psychiatric Association's team that wrote the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV, the document that defines autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric disorders. He is the leading critic of the DSM-V, which among other things will end "autism" as we know it. Read Full Article

Autism and Omega Fatty Acids

Researchers at the University of Alabama focus on dietary deficiencies as an environmental contributor to the development of autism spectrum disorders. Read Full Article

Meds for Autism Not Well Understood: Study

Guidelines needed for use of psychiatric drugs in affected teens, researcher says. Read Study

DSM V. The End of Autism As We Know It And your child's services and health insurance?

The American Psychiatric Association have launched a great threat to the autism community with their proposed radical redefinition of autism contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM-V). The DSM is the guide used by almost all institutions to diagnose autism and determine access to educational programs, early intervention, Medicaid, services and health insurance access among other services vital to people with autism and their families. Learn More & Take Action

In Autism, Gene Findings May Help Explain Biology and Guide Drug Discovery

Autism and related disorders that profoundly affect behavior and development are diagnosed more often today than ever before. Read Article

Could an Infection Cause Tourette's-Like Symptoms in Teenage Girls?

The sudden onset of a tic disorder in 15 upstate New York teens might be the result of a strep or other microbial contagion, not "conversion disorder." Read Article

Mercury and Thyroid Auto-antibodies in U.S. Women, NHANES 2007-2008 Associations between positive thyroid autoantibodies and total blood mercury in women were evaluated using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007–2008.

Download the PDF of the Study Results from the Environment International Publication.

Twins with Autism: Parents Wonder, Did it Have to Happen?

Drew and Skyler Russert are 16-year-old identical twin brothers from Los Altos, Calif. who share the same blue eyes, straight hair and love for football. Read Article

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Jenny McCarthy’s Organization, Generation Rescue, Partners With Cellar Angels to Help Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800

PRESS RELEASE:

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2012 — Cellar Angels announces Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy’s autism organization, as an exciting new addition to their list of charitable partners.

Cellar Angels is a web-based wine marketing company partnering with marquee California wineries to raise funds for an impressive list of charity partners across the U.S. Through this partnership, Cellar Angels’ members can purchase discounted wine from their winery partners and proceeds from the sales will benefit Generation Rescue.

“When you see everything Jenny has accomplished in her career from acting, to authoring a series of New York Times Bestselling books to being an activist for autism, you’re immediately impressed. We’re thrilled to partner with her and Generation Rescue on this issue,” said Martin Cody, President of Cellar Angels.

Jenny McCarthy echoed Cellar Angels’ enthusiasm stating, “We are grateful to join Cellar Angels’ list of charity partners. I’m excited to reach a new group of people and inform them about autism. What a fun way to make a difference by joining forces with a socially conscience wine company.”
Cellar Angels features weekly online wine events where highly acclaimed and limited production wineries reduce their prices to help raise money for Cellar Angels’ charity partners.

Cellar Angels membership is free and to receive weekly offers go to http://www.cellarangels.com. Cellar Angels’ members receive one email each week alerting them to that week’s time-limited offer. Now wine lovers everywhere can support Generation Rescue through sales proceeds generated from these events. Cody further added, “When a winery partner suggested we speak to Generation Rescue, we couldn’t move fast enough and are honored to be involved. Wine has a way of bringing people together and this is going to be a very exciting partnership. It’s another example of wine lovers making a difference.”

In addition to exclusive access to high-end Napa and Sonoma wine, Cellar Angels’ members receive a custom video with each weekly offer, tasting notes and a perfectly paired recipe for pairing with the wine. http://www.cellarangels.com

About Cellar Angels

Cellar Angels was created by a compassionate group of wine-lovers intent on changing the world through wine. Their mission is simple: connect small, artisanal wine producers to larger audiences, expose wine-lovers to exclusive purchase opportunities from partnering boutique wineries and raise money for a select group of charities. They love wine, love introducing others to great wine and love making a difference. Cellar Angels provides an opportunity to accomplish all three.

About Generation Rescue

Founded in 2005 by parents JB & Lisa Handley, Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support to directly improve a child’s quality of life. The organization’s network of parent mentors spans across 38 countries worldwide to provide hope, support and resources to thousands of families struggling with the disorder. Generation Rescue provides medical grants to families who cannot afford treatment and is committed to training doctors on how to treat autism, an epidemic that currently affects 1 out of 110 children.

Contact Information:
Martin Cody
customer-service@cellarangels.com
(888) 282-1353

Autism In the News - January 2012 Roundup

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Each month we search for articles related to autism, research, biomedical treatment, healthy and green living, and general autism news to share with you in our e-newsletter.

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our October newsletters:

New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests

Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests.
Read NY Times Article

U.S. to Tell Drug Makers to Disclose Payments to Doctors

To head off medical conflicts of interest, the Obama administration is poised to require drug companies to disclose the payments they make to doctors for research, consulting, speaking, travel and entertainment.
Read NY Times Article

Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria Doctors

Children with autism have bacteria in their gut that is different from the bacteria seen in kids who do not have the disorder, researchers have found.
Read MSN - Health Article

9-Year-Old Questions Candidates About Autism Advocacy

As reporters and candidates canvas the Hawkeye State, one boy has been scouring Iowa to ask Republicans what they would do to help children with learning disabilities.
Read ABC News Article

Navigating Love and Autism

The first night they slept entwined on his futon, Jack Robison, 19, who had since childhood thought of himself as “not like the other humans,” regarded Kirsten Lindsmith with undisguised tenderness.
Read NY Times Article

Benefits of Yoga for Kids with Autism

"I like yoga because it makes my body feel safe." -- 6 year old with autism
Read Mind Body Green Article

University of Utah and Google Team Up to Help Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

These days, we hear a lot about the disorder of autism, but researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilizing an aptitude for visual-spatial thinking, computers and other electronic media.
Read BusinessWire Article

Bacteria in the Gut of Autistic Children Different From Non-Autistic Children

The underlying reason autism is often associated with gastrointestinal problems is an unknown, but new results to be published in the online journal mBio on January 10 reveal that the guts of autistic children differ from other children in at least one important way: many children with autism harbor a type of bacteria in their guts that non-autistic children do not.
Read Medical Xpress Article

The Big Unknown: The projected effects of DSM-5

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Autism, is again on the front pages of our media. There have been a lot of opinions and emotion being spent on the proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, with regard to an autism diagnosis. Rather than just debate the merits or lack thereof of the proposed changes, it is imperative to ask the questions, why does the diagnosis need to be changed? Who benefits from the change and who loses? In the end, it comes down to money. Changing the terminology of what counts as Autism and what gets a shiny new word is irrelevant. Our children will not magically get better with a new diagnosis.

So why do we need to change the diagnosis? Well, as the New York Times so eloquently put it, "Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services". All this may amount to is cost savings for insurance companies and our already bankrupt local governments. The operative word being may. The scariest thing about this proposed change is that it is a change that in all likelihood will take away services and cost families money.

The sad part about this goes beyond the human hurt that all of us living everyday with someone who has a diagnosis, is the malice and blatant disregard to actual issue that autism rates are rising, no matter what we decide to call it. You can use the new definition, or the old definition, but at the end of the day, we are still left with the same amount of sick children. This is something the entire autism community can agree on.

Rather than addressing the issues of treatment, stemming the epidemic, and researching why the diagnosis is 1 in 110 and 1 in 6 with learning disabilities, our healthcare professionals are looking at ways to reclassify the argument, which is just an exercise in semantics. If they really wanted to treat the problem, one would think we would get significantly more diagnoses, each with a better defined treatment schedule. But in order to do that, the psychiatrists would first need to sit down with primary care physicians and realize that there are other issues and symptoms common in people with ASDs. Gut issues, skin issues, there area whole host of things that can be said are wrong with our children in addition to their mental health shortcomings. If we take a more holistic approach to diagnosis, and pour our efforts at identifying multiple cases, instead of using a catch-all term, we would find that there are a whole host of maladies that can be treated.

Amazingly, this would actually be cheaper for insurance companies and our social services because we could stop throwing the entire kitchen sink at our kids in search of health. Imagine being able to provide selective treatment services based on a child's actual need.

It is absolutely shocking that the healthcare establishment cannot make this connection. Even 16 year-olds know that what we put in our bodies has an effect on our minds. Anyone have a beer lately? Sadly, the new DSM will only cover mental health and behavioral issues that will fail to acknowledge the body as a whole, missing out on a golden opportunity to better diagnose the rainbow of ASDs.

All these changes will do is reframe the argument. I challenge the mental health professionals who feel the need to play in semantics to use either definition and and look at the adult population for any correlation. I am sure they will still find rising rates.

The autism epidemic in the US is a highly personal and simultaneously polarizing issue that continues to stir debate as well as considerable angst and a financial burden for families with living with a diagnosis. Its time we stop with semantic arguments and reframing the problem and start using our resources to find a solution.

*Iain McDonald, David Dobkin and Bodhi Dobkin - Family Photo in New Zealand

About the Author:

David Dobkin is currently the Investment Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise overseeing the foreign direct investment from the United States into New Zealand in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Prior to his time with the New Zealand government David worked for Lazard Freres one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms where he facilitated and advised on cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions in excess of $3 billion for Nike, Lockhead Martin, Quiksilver, Wynn Resorts and others. Prior to working in the financial industry David was one of the lead researchers in heart valve, tissue engineering and stem cell research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

David received a Masters of Science, Biomedical Engineering, from University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, from Columbia University.

Autism In the News - October Roundup

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0700

Each month we search for articles related to autism, research, biomedical treatment, healthy and green living, and general autism news to share with you in our e-newsletter.

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our October newsletters:

Apps for Autism: Communicating on the iPad

Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Read Article

Obama Signs Autism Act

President Barack Obama signed a three-year extension of the Combating Autism Act Friday, the very day the law — and many of the programs it established — was set to expire. Read Article

Worries About Autism Link Still Hang Over Vaccines

Overall, a little more than a quarter of households had concerns about the safety or value of vaccines, found in NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll. Read Article

Autism, Older Parents and Sperm Donation

The reported prevalence of ASDs has increased significantly during the past few decades, in this same period, the mean age at maternity and paternity has also increased. Read Article

More Than 1 in 10 Parents Skip, Delay Kids' Shots

More than 1 in 10 parents reject the advised vaccination schedule, refusing some shots or delaying others mainly because of safety concerns, a national survey found. Read Article

UCLA Geneticists Develop Promising Mouse Model for Testing New Autism Therapies

Researchers found that autistic mice share similar symptoms and behaviors with people on the autism spectrum, suggesting that mouse brains and human brains are wired surprisingly alike. If so, the model offers a promising way to test new therapies that may one day help people with autism. Read Article

An Autism Treatment With Funding

A California Bill would require insurance companies to cover the cost of applied behavioral analysis for the autistic. Read Article

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Autism Infographic

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:00 -0700

Generation Rescue was very grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Magic Bullet to raise awareness and funding for families with autism. Thank you for all your support of this partnership.

Limited Edition Magic Bullet

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0700

JENNY McCARTHY JOINS THE MAGIC BULLET® FAMILY

TO DEBUT THEIR LIMITED EDITION

“RESCUE BULLET” BLENDER TO BENEFIT AUTISM CHARITY

—Sales of each Blue Limited Edition Magic Bullet® blender drive funds to

McCarthy’s Autism Organization Generation Rescue—

Los Angeles (June 21, 2011)—The world’s top-selling kitchen appliance, the Magic Bullet® blender, announces their innovative partnership with actress, author, comedian and mother, Jenny McCarthy and launch of the “Rescue Bullet,” the first-ever Blue Limited Edition Magic Bullet® specifically designed for McCarthy’s charitable organization, Generation Rescue. The “Rescue Bullet” idea was developed to raise funds for the organization that provides guidance and support for medical treatment which directly improves the quality of life for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorders and for all families in need. Part of the proceeds from each “Rescue Bullet” blender sold will be donated directly to Generation Rescue. (www.generationrescue.org).

“Our partnership with Jenny allows Magic Bullet® to leverage its worldwide popularity to generate much needed funds for an organization doing important work in the crusade to treat childhood autism,” said Lenny Sands and Colin Sapire, Principals of Capital Brands, the developer and marketer of the Magic Bullet®. “We’re inspired by Jenny’s dedication to this cause and commitment to Generation Rescue, and we’re honored to team with her to support her efforts.”

The Blue Limited Edition 20-piece “Rescue Bullet” blender will launch and be available for purchase on Monday, July 18, 2011 on HSN (Home Shopping Network), where McCarthy will present and demonstrate LIVE. The product will also be available via the Magic Bullet Facebook page (facebook.com/magicbullettheofficialpage), website and select retail stores.

“We are grateful for this opportunity to raise awareness and funding for families with Autism,” said Jenny McCarthy. “By purchasing a Blue Limited Edition Magic Bullet consumers bring hope to families with Autism through Generation Rescue. We are thrilled to team up with Magic Bullet on the ‘Rescue Bullet’ blender.”

About Magic Bullet®:
A Capital Brands product, the Original Magic Bullet® continues to be the best-selling countertop appliance in the world. Capital Brands, LLC is a multi-channel direct retailer that sells product via TV, the Web and at Retail. The Capital Brands product line includes: The Original Magic Bullet®, Baby Bullet®, Bullet2Go™, Nutri Bullet™, Bullet Express Trio®, Back2Life® and Youthology®.

Vaccines and Autism: A New Scientific Review

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:00:00 -0700

For all those who've declared the autism-vaccine debate over - a new scientific review begs to differ. It considers a host of peer-reviewed, published theories that show possible connections between vaccines and autism.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Harm Baby's Brain

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Exposure to pesticides in the womb may harm a baby's brain and hinder the child's intelligence, according to three new studies published April 21.

All the studies found a link between prenatal pesticideexposure and lower IQ scores at age 7. One study found children with the highest levels of exposure in the womb scored 7 points lower on an IQ test than those who had the lowest levels of exposure.

TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE, VISIT PREGNANCY ON MSNBC.COM HERE

Study Identifies Neural Activity Linked to Food Addiction

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Persons with an addictive-like eating behavior appear to have greater neural activity in certain regions of the brain similar to substance dependence...

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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"Rescue Our Angels" Fundraiser Featuring Jenny McCarthy at Rockit Bar & Grill

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.generationrescue.org/events/5th-annual-rescue-our-angels-cocktail-party-and-silent-auction/.

ABOUT GENERATION RESCUE AND “RESCUE OUR ANGELS”

ABOUT ROCKIT BAR & GRILL

Generation Rescue Teams Up with Inspirato’s Inspired Giving to Help Children with Autism

The Inspired Giving donation model benefits Generation Rescue in a number of ways:

About Generation Rescue

About Inspirato

KOMPAN Playgrounds and Generation Rescue Partner for Autism

KOMPAN Playrounds partners with Generation Rescue to provide play opportunities for children with autism.

About KOMPAN

About Generation Rescue

Autism In The News - February 2012 Roundup

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our February e-newsletters:

Head of DSM-IV Nails What's Wrong with the DSM-V

Autism and Omega Fatty Acids

Meds for Autism Not Well Understood: Study

DSM V. The End of Autism As We Know It And your child's services and health insurance?

In Autism, Gene Findings May Help Explain Biology and Guide Drug Discovery

Could an Infection Cause Tourette's-Like Symptoms in Teenage Girls?

Mercury and Thyroid Auto-antibodies in U.S. Women, NHANES 2007-2008 Associations between positive thyroid autoantibodies and total blood mercury in women were evaluated using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007–2008.

Twins with Autism: Parents Wonder, Did it Have to Happen?

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Jenny McCarthy’s Organization, Generation Rescue, Partners With Cellar Angels to Help Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

About Cellar Angels

About Generation Rescue

Autism In the News - January 2012 Roundup

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our October newsletters:

New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests

U.S. to Tell Drug Makers to Disclose Payments to Doctors

Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria Doctors

9-Year-Old Questions Candidates About Autism Advocacy

Navigating Love and Autism

Benefits of Yoga for Kids with Autism

University of Utah and Google Team Up to Help Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

Bacteria in the Gut of Autistic Children Different From Non-Autistic Children

The Big Unknown: The projected effects of DSM-5

About the Author:

David received a Masters of Science, Biomedical Engineering, from University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, from Columbia University.

Autism In the News - October Roundup

Here's a roundup of all the articles listed in our October newsletters:

Apps for Autism: Communicating on the iPad

Obama Signs Autism Act

Worries About Autism Link Still Hang Over Vaccines

Autism, Older Parents and Sperm Donation

More Than 1 in 10 Parents Skip, Delay Kids' Shots

UCLA Geneticists Develop Promising Mouse Model for Testing New Autism Therapies

An Autism Treatment With Funding

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JENNY McCARTHY JOINS THE MAGIC BULLET® FAMILY

TO DEBUT THEIR LIMITED EDITION

“RESCUE BULLET” BLENDER TO BENEFIT AUTISM CHARITY

—Sales of each Blue Limited Edition Magic Bullet® blender drive funds to

McCarthy’s Autism Organization Generation Rescue—

Vaccines and Autism: A New Scientific Review

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Harm Baby's Brain

Study Identifies Neural Activity Linked to Food Addiction

DSM V. The End of Autism As We Know It And your child's services and health insurance?

Mercury and Thyroid Auto-antibodies in U.S. Women, NHANES 2007-2008 Associations between positive thyroid autoantibodies and total blood mercury in women were evaluated using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007–2008.