ACT Today! Raises a Quarter of a Million Dollars at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism Fundraiser, November 3 in Malibu

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• Event Production
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• Marketing
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ACT Today!’s (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser raised over $260,000 on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. Net proceeds from the star-studded event will help provide resources and grants to children with autism whose families cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their highest potential, including grants for therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, assistive technology, basic safety equipment, tuition for special needs schools and social skills programs. More than 500 guests attended the fundraiser.

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Actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”), television executive Steve Mauldin (KCBS 2/KCAL 9) received the 2012 ACTivist awards and community activist Kathleen Sternbach received the 2012 Golden Cowgirl award for their tireless efforts raising autism awareness.

The evening began with star-studded red carpet arrivals which included actor Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds"), television executive Steve Mauldin (President/GM of KCBS 2/ KCAL 9), award-winning singer/songwriter Brian McKnight, actor Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds”), actress Jean Smart ("Hope Springs"), actor Richard Gilliland  ("Torchwood"), actress Bonnie Hunt ("Cheaper By the Dozen", "Jerry Maguire"), actress AJ Cook ("Criminal Minds"), actor Mark Christopher Lawrence ("Chuck"), television executive Vin Di Bona (Vin Di Bona Productions), actor Erik Fellows ("Days of Our Lives"), actress Hunter King ("The Young and The Restless"), actor Don Diamont (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), actress Katherine Kelly Lang (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), actor Lou Diamond Phillips (“Longmire”), martial artist/actor Don “The Dragon” Wilson and actor Kyle Massey.

The reception was hosted by Maddy’s Market and sponsored by Natrol, Inc. Guests mingled and bid on 85 silent auction items before being seated for the dinner buffet program. ACT Today! grant recipient Dora Perez joined actor Mark Christopher Lawrence on stage and told the audience how her son Dustin was once nonverbal and low functioning and with the help of an ACT Today! grant for an iPad, Dustin has learned to speak and make friends. Dustin joined his mother on stage and said an emotional “Thank you, ACT Today!” using his iPad to help communicate the words. Guests bid on 17 live auction items including a lavish trip to Las Vegas with a stay at Caesars Palace, a 2-year prepaid Nissan LEAF 100% electric car provided by Universal City Nissan and a national champion reserve half Arabian horse provided by Hoffman International Properties. Musical entertainment was provided by tenor George Komsky who sang “Dare to Live,” twins 2-U-NEEK performed “Hero” and multiple award-winning singer Brian McKnight performed a mini-concert to the guests’ delight. At the end of the dinner program, guests were treated to a post party with BOSS in the USA; a Bruce Springsteen tribute band.

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Major corporate sponsors of this year’s event include: CBS Corporation, Vin Di Bona Productions, Universal City Nissan, TWIW Insurance Services LLC, Reaction Audio Visual, Natrol, William Henry, Maddy’s Market, Wells Fargo, Judy and Jay Hearst along with Pressure Tech, Puritas, Sandy and David Stone, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., Burbank Printing, Hoffman International Properties, City National Bank, The Hollywood Reporter, Latham & Watkins, The Shape of Behavior, United Healthcare, CodeMetro, Valley Economic Development Center, Double Helix Water, Lineagen, Isabella Emporium, GLO Hair Salon, Passageway School, Planet Beauty, Rage Models and Westlake Magazine.

Visit www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net for event photos and media.

Hollywood’s Hottest Stars and Philanthropists to Attend ACT Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism Fundraiser

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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to care and treatment to children with autism, is rolling out the red carpet for over 500 guests who plan to attend the 7^th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, benefiting children with autism. The star-studded fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California from 5 pm to 9 pm, followed by a post party from 9 pm to 11 pm. Over 500 guests are expected to attend the fundraiser.

Special tributes will be given to actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”), television executive Steve Mauldin (KCBS 2/KCAL 9) and community activist Kathleen Sternbach for their tireless efforts raising autism awareness.

Confirmed celebrities include actor Joe Mantegna, 2012 ACTivist Honoree ("Criminal Minds"), televisions executive Steve Mauldin, 2012 ACTivist Honoree, KCBS 2/ KCAL 9 GM/President, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Brian McKnight, actor Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds"), actor David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), actor Thomas Gibson ("Criminal Minds"), actress Jean Smart ("Hope Springs"), actress Vivica A. Fox ("Raising Hope" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), actor Richard Gilliland ("Torchwood"), actress Bonnie Hunt ("Cheaper By the Dozen", "Jerry Maguire"), actress AJ Cook ("Criminal Minds"), actress Ariel Winter ("Modern Family"), actor Nolan Gould ("Modern Family") actor Mark Christopher Lawrence ("Chuck"), television host Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), television executive Vin Di Bona (Vin Di Bona Productions), actor

Erik Fellows ("Days of Our Lives"), actress Joey King ("Crazy, Stupid Love", "Ramona and Beezus"), actress Hunter King ("Young and Restless"), actor Erik Braeden ("Young and Restless").

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined.

Proceeds from the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser will make it possible for ACT Today! to continuing providing families access to therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, social skills programs, assistive technology, and even safety equipment like helmets for the self-injurious children, as well as fencing for those who wander.

Corporate sponsors to date include: CBS Corporation, Vin Di Bona Productions, TWIW Insurance Services LLC, Reaction Audio Visual, Universal City Nissan, Natrol, William Henry, Maddy’s Market, Wells Fargo, Pressure Tech, Puritas, Sandy and David Stone, Judy and Jay Hearst, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Pressure Tech, Burbank Printing, Hoffman International Properties, City National Bank, The Hollywood Reporter, Latham & Watkins, The Shape of Behavior, United Healthcare, CodeMetro, Valley Ecnomic Development Center, Double Helix Water, Isabella Emporium, GLO Hair Salon, Passageway School, Planet Beauty, Rage Models, Daily Duty and Westlake Magazine.

RED CARPET PRESS RSVP - BY NOVEMBER 1st:

Daphne Plump

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WHERE:

Calamigos Ranch @ Pavilion

327 S. Latigo Canyon Road

Malibu, CA

MEDIA CHECK-IN:

4:00 PM @ Pavilion 

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MEDIA SET UP COMPLETED:

4:45 PM

RED CARPET:

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION:

5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

SEATED DINNER PROGRAM & AWARDS:

7:00 PM

For more information about ACT Today!’s 7^th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, visit www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net. 

William Henry proudly supports Autism Care and Treatment Today!’s 7^th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism! Join founder Matt Conable at the event on Nov 3^rd. Learn more about William Henry by visit http://www.williamhenrystudio.com.

D. Plump Consulting Rolls Out Red Carpet for Press at ACT Today!'s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic

D. Plump Consulting provides Public Relations for ACT Today!'s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted by actor Joe Mantegna. 

Press included (not limited to): 

CBS Los Angles TV (KCAL 9)

CSQ Magazine

Getty Images

Society Magazine

Ability Magazine

Burbank N' Beyond

Patch

Yahoo Celebrity News and Entertainment

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces its 6^th Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) raised $84,000. Net proceeds will benefit military children with autism. The tournament was held on August 27, 2012 at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, California. Actor Joe Mantegna (*”Criminal Minds”) hosted the tournament. Other celebrities in attendance included multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Brian McKnight, retired Major League Baseball 2-time All-Star pitcher and ACT Today! board member player Eddie Guardado, actors DB Sweeney ("The Closer"), Jason Gedrick (“Luck” and "Dexter"), Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules"), Robert Constanzo (“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer”), and Geoff Pierson ("Boardwalk Empire").

Event Public Relation's Team (L to R): Stacey Price, Rose Xiao, Daphne Plump, Monica Peng

Singer Brian McKnight is interviewed on the Red Carpet before tournament.

Actor Joe Mantegna is interviewed by KCAL 9/KCBS 2 Los Angeles

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is interviewed by KCAL 9/KCBS 2 Los Angele

(L to R) Geoff Pierson ("Boardwalk Empire"), Jason Gedrick ("Luck" and "Dexter"), Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules"), Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds"), Robert Constanzo ("Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer") and Nancy Alspaugh Jackson

Tournament hosted by actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”)

Multiple-award-winning singer Brian McKnight

Retired Major League Baseball 2-time All-Star pitcher and ACT Today! board member player Eddie Guardado with Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

For more information about ACT Today!’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic and to view the event photo gallery, visit www.act-today.org/golftournament.

Hollywood Celebrities to Attend ACT Today!’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces Hollywood celebrities will play in its 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, California. Confirmed celebrities include actors DB Sweeney ("The Closer"), Jason Gedrick ("Dexter"), Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules"), Robert Constanzo ("Castle"), and Geoff Pierson ("Boardwalk Empire"). The tournament is presented by Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and hosted by actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”). The charity tournament will benefit military children with autism. 

“It’s amazing to have all these influential celebrities along with several members of the armed services who have children with autism join this year’s golf tournament,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. “Proceeds from this event will make it possible for us to provide access to therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, special needs camp, entrance into special needs school, social skills programs, assistive technology, and even safety equipment to military children with autism.” 

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include Autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s syndrome.

Corporate sponsors of the 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic, include (as of August 15, 2012): Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), TWIW Insurance Services LLC, Land Rover Thousand Oaks, Vista Ford, Newport Rib Company, Retirement Benefits Group, Howard Building Corporation, Special Spirits, Swett & Crawford, Black Hill Farms & Family Vineyards, The Kuperstock Family, Kirsch Kohn, & Bridge, LLP; The Tom Haymann Family, Orion Risk Management Insurance Services, Inc., Calabasas Dental, Logix Smarter Banking, Silver Star Automotive Group, David Wild, JTB Insurance Services, LLC, and Trillium Sports Medicine.

The 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic Committee Chairman is Josh Eveland of Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. Other committee members include: Tagg Baker of TWIW Insurance Services, LLC; Jonathan Bruce of JTB Insurance Services, David Carmel of JD Financial, golfer Greg Goad, Cal Lutheran Student Shayne Romero, Dr. Michael Spagnoli of Trillium Sports Medicine, Justin Walker of FTF Properties, Darin Wassmann of Retirement Benefits Group, and ACT Today! Founder/President Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 10:30 am and includes a modified “best ball” format, par 3 challenges & other contests, followed by cocktails and dinner reception. For more information about ACT Today!’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic, visit www.act-today.org/golftournament.

7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, November 3 in Malibu

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces its highly anticipated 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. 500 attendees are expected to attend the red carpet fundraiser, including corporate leaders, celebrities, dignitaries, the press, and other autism supporters. The event is produced by D. Plump Consulting. 

“This annual fundraiser allows ACT Today! to provide DIRECT HELP to children with autism,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. “Proceeds from this event will make it possible for us to provide grants for therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, social skills programs, assistive technology, and even safety equipment like helmets for the self-injurious children, as well as fencing for those who wander. We are thrilled that the event has become such an anticipated event in Southern California.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined. 

“We count on the community’s support each year and appreciate every individual contribution and corporate giving – without the financial support, we are unable to continue our mission of helping those children whose families cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential,” adds Jackson, who will co-host the event alongside ACT Today!’s Founder/President and world-renowned autism expert Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D, with a host of celebrity presenters from film, television, sports, and the music world.

The 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism will feature red carpet arrivals, a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, seated dinner buffet, a special live musical performance, and tribute to the 2012 ACTivist award recipients actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and television executive Steve Mauldin (KCAL-TV/KCBS-TV President and General Manager), as well as recognizing the 2012 Golden Cowgirl award recipient Kathleen Sternbach. 

The event is sponsored by (as of June 4, 2012): Vin Di Bona Productions, Reaction Audio Visual, TWIW Insurance Services, LLC., Natrol, Sandy and David Stone, Universal City Nissan, Wells Fargo, CodeMetro, City National Bank, Burbank Printing, Charity Lives, Linda Bertch, Isabella Emporium, and The Resort at Pelican Hill. 

“You can’t measure our gratefulness and appreciation of the corporate supporters because it’s boundless,” says Jackson. “Families with children with autism face tremendous burdens. ACT Today! is grateful that the community is helping us alleviate the financial burden and emotional turmoil for many families by providing access to care and treatment to those in desperate need.” 

In 2011, the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism sold out one month prior to the event and raised over $230,000. An estimated 500 supporters attended the red carpet event, including TV news broadcaster Nancy Grace (HLN), TV host Tom Bergeron (“Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”), Vin Di Bona (“Vin Di Bona Productions”), actress Ariel Winters and actor Nolan Gould (“Modern Family”), model/TV host Brooke Burke Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars”), actor Erik Fellows (“Days of Our Lives”), television personality Leeza Gibbons, actor Daniel Goddard (“Young and Restless”), actors Kyle and Chris Massey, actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”), professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Val Chmerkovskiy (“Dancing with the Stars”), actresses Juliana and Jennessa Rose (“Pretty Little Liars”), retired LA Laker Jamaal Wilkes, actor Robert Adamson (“Lincoln Heights”), actor Arjay Smith (“Precision”), actor Callan McAuliffe (“I am Number Four”), and actress Florence Henderson (“The Brady Bunch”). 

For more information about the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, visit www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net or contact executive event producer Daphne Plump at events@dplump.com. 

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About ACT Today!: 

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing treatment services and support to families of children with autism who cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: www.act-today.org.

JOE MANTEGNA RECEIVES HONOR AT DENIM & DIAMONDS FOR AUTISM EVENT

Actor Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds" and "Godfather III") will be honored at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism event on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The star-studded event will be held at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA and hosted by Autism Care and Treatment Today! (ACT Today!).  

500 guests are expected to attend the fundraiser benefiting children with autism. The event will feature red carpet arrivals, silent & live auctions, cocktail (& VIP) reception, seated dinner, live entertainment, and program with celebrity presenters. 

Mantegna will be honored alongside television executive Steve Mauldin (GM/President of CBS TV Los Angeles). 

For complete details, including sponsorships, donations, program ads, and tickets, visit http://www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net.

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ACT Today! for Military Families Crosses Finish Line with Over $105,000 for Children with Autism

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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide resources, care and treatment to children with autism, announces its 2nd Annual ACT Today! for Military Families (ATMF) 5k/10k Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival raised over $105,000. The event, held on Saturday, April 7 at Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California was hosted by actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”), NBC San Diego Morning Anchors Jason Austell and Marianne Kushi, and ENERGY 103.7 announcer J.R. Proceeds from the Run/Walk will help provide resources and assistance to military children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary care and treatment their children need to reach their full potential.

ACT Today! Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, Fitness Ambassador Kathy Kaelher, D.Plump Consulting's Daphne Plump, Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence

Approximately 1,100 individuals and families participated in the 5k,10k and Kids Fun Run. The top fundraising team was the Red Hot Dragons which was led by Karen Driscoll who was also the the top individual fundraiser. The San Diego community came out in support of military children with autism, including Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, Fitness Ambassador Kathy Kaehler, and the San Diego Padres Friar. The Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival featured live entertainment by 2-U-NEEK and Graceland Mafia, specialty vendors, children’s activities and an egg hunt contest for children and the young at heart.

Start of 10K

“We are so thankful that the community of San Diego to embraces this important cause, and join us in supporting the families of those who protect our freedoms,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDP), 1 out of 88 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include Autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s syndrome.

Sponsors of ACT Today!’s 2nd Annual 5k/10k Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival include: ONEHOPE Wine, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Autism Speaks, NBC San Diego, ENERGY 103.7, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Butterfly Effects, SeaWorld, Ralphs, Jersey Mike’s, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Wells Fargo, The Great Plains Laboratory, Community Coaching Center, Navy Federal Credit Union, Granite Investment Group, Spreebird Deals, Newport Rib Company, Glanbia Nutritional, and Stone Brewery.

Major League Baseball Players Help Raise Thousands for Children in Need

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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) and The Eddie Guardado Foundation (EGF), two national non-profit organizations based in Southern California, announce their STARS & STRIKES Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefiting children with autism, raised $130,000. The event was held on January 29, 2012 at Bowlmor Lanes in Tustin, California. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to provide resources and grants to children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary care and treatment their children need to reach their full potential.

Former Ducks Player Todd Marchant and his wife, Caroline, Eddie and Lisa Guardado and Bret Saberhagen with Bill Cernius, Dan Carney

"My wife Lisa and I are touched that so many ball players and celebrities joined us in to support of our mission of helping children with autism receive the care and treatment they need,." says Eddie Guardado, 2-Time Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star and ACT Today! board member. "Thanks to them and the many sponsors and event attendees, we will be able to serve many more children this year."

Lisa Guardado and daughter Ava with ACT Today!'s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 110 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, pediatric cancer and childhood AIDS combined. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s Syndrome. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Torii Hunter, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh and Howie Kendrick

The fundraiser was attended by more than 400 guests, including celebrities 2-Time All-Star Pitcher "Everyday Eddie" Guardado, world-renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, LA Angels of Anaheim 4-Time All-Star Torii Hunter, Texas Rangers 6-Time All-Star Michael Young, Texas Rangers 2-Time All-Star Adrian Beltre, LA Angels of Anaheim 3-Time All-Star Vernon Wells, 3-Time All-Star Garret Anderson, LA Angels of Anaheim Howie Kendrick, Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Pitcher J.J. Putz, LA Angels of Anaheim LaTroy Hawkins, Former MLB Player and Radio Personality Rex Hudler, 4-Time All-Star Troy Percival, All-Star Pitcher Jamie Moyer, Cincinnati Reds Carlos Fisher, St. Louis Cardinals Brad Thompson, Former MLB Player Adam Melhuse, 2-Time All-Star Pitcher Aaron Sele, All-Star Pitcher Chad Cordero, Texas Rangers Coach and Former MLB Player Gary Pettis, 3-Time All-Star Pitcher Bret Saberhagen, Former NHL Player Todd Marchant, Former MLB player Denny Hocking, Chicago Cubs Darwin Barney, Chicago Cubs Ty Wright, Former MLB Infielder Chris Gomez, actress Sasha Pieterse (“Pretty Little Liars”), actress Musetta Vander, On-Air Radio Personality Lisa Foxx, and actress Erin Murphy.

Eddie and actress Sasha Pieterse

Events such as the Eddie Guardado’s STARS & STRIKES bowling tournament allow ACT Today! to raise essential funds to provide grants for families in desperate need of care and treatment. In the past year, ACT Today! has distributed $434,000 in grants to families.

Vernon Wells signing autographs

ACT Today!: ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and funding to families of children with autism who cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: www.act-today.org.

About The Eddie Guardado Foundation: The Eddie Guardado Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2008 after the Guardado’s daughter was diagnosed with autism. In January 2011, the foundation merged with ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) as both non-profits organizations share the mission of providing awareness of and access to effective therapies for children with autism. Eddie and Lisa and Eddie Guardado now serve on the ACT Today! board of directors. For more information about the Eddie Guardado Foundation, visit: www.eddieguardadofoundation.org.