D. Plump Consulting Produces 2014 HGF Award Gala

Event Production by D. Plump Consulting, www.dplump.com

Video Production by Vic Melecio, 312-725-0025

Photography by Photos By Cleve 312-320-6507

The 2014 HGF Award Gala, hosted by the Human Growth Foundation, was held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, in Chicago. The event featured red carpet arrivals, silent & live auctions, cocktail reception, live entertainment, seated dinner program and a tribute to honoree Dr. Ron G. Rosenfeld. 

Gold Sponsors included Lilly, Versartis, and EMD Serono.

The event was produced by D. Plump Consulting, including:

• Logistics
• Sponsorship Procurement
• Graphic Design/Art
• Media Relations
• Ticket Sales
• Staffing
• Vendor Selection
• Tribute Video Editing
• Script Writing
• Program Production
• Talent/Entertainment Procurement

Photography By Photos By Cleve - (312) 320-6507

MEDIA ALERT - ACT Today! Conference Aims to Help Hispanic Families Impacted by Autism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Daphne Plump
PR@DPlump.com

ACT Today! Conference Aims to Help Hispanic Families 

Impacted by Autism

Los Angeles (May 16, 2014) - ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), in collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), announces the first Autismo y Familia conference will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Children’s Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles. The free conference will be conducted in Spanish and feature workshops for both parents and healthcare professionals. The conference will address diagnosis, intervention options and advocacy for families affected by autism.

ACT Today! is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment services and support to families to help their children with autism achieve their full potential. These services include therapy, medical care, social skills programs, assistive technology and safety equipment.

“Autismo y Familia is the first conference of its kind here in Los Angeles,” says Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, executive director of ACT Today!. “This conference is part of our ACT Today! Español program, which was established to address the language barriers which hinder Spanish-speaking individuals from accessing healthcare resources and treatment services that are critical to the health and future of their children.”

The conference will include opening remarks by Senator Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) and Carlos Manuel Sada, the Cónsul General of México in Los Angeles.

Presenters include ACT Today! Español spokesperson and broadcast journalist Gabriela Teissier (Univision) and autism advocate Francis speaking on “My Autism Journey.” CARD case manager Silvia Guzman will present “Basics of Autism: Definition, Signs, Diagnosis,” CARD supervisor Wendy Jacobo will present “Treatment: ABA Therapy,” special needs attorney Ines Kuperschmit will discuss “Navigating the System: Schools and Regional Center,” and Maria Almanza and Josefina Nieves of Fiesta Educativa will discuss “Parent Advocacy.”

Autismo y Familia was made possible by a grant from Autism Speaks, and in partnership with the Children’s Institute, Inc., Consulado General de Mexico en Los Angeles (SRE) and Fiesta Educativa.

Attendees must register by May 14 at info@act-today.org or call (818) 340-4010. Limited childcare will be provided.

About 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 Center for Autism & Related Disorders, Inc.:

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at its 26 treatment centers around the globe. CARD was founded in 1990 by leading autism expert and clinical psychologist Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. CARD treats individuals with ASD using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with ASD and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General. CARD employs a dedicated team of over 1,000 individuals across the nation and internationally. For more information about CARD, visit http://www.centerforautism.com.

About Autism Speaks:

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed nearly $200 million to research and developing innovative resources for families. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 40 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.

About the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles:

The Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, California is the largest foreign consular representation of Mexico and offers guidance and assistance free of charge. Carlos M. Sada was appointed by President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, and has been serving as Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles since April 2013. For more information about the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, visit http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/losangeles.

About Children’s Institute, Inc.:

Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) helps children in Los Angeles’s most challenged communities heal from the trauma of family and community violence, build the confidence and skills to break through the barriers of poverty, and grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. CII’s Integrated Service Model, which combines evidence-based clinical services, youth development programs, early childhood programs, and family support services, is designed to address the “whole child” as well as the entire family. For more information about CII, visit www.childrensinstitute.org.

About Fiesta Educativa:

Fiesta Educativa, a partnership of families, professionals, consumers, friends, and agencies embraces as its mission the goal of universal support towards the enhancement of the lives of persons with disabilities. For more information about Fiesta Educativa, visitwww.fiestaeducativa.org.

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D.PLUMP CONSULTING Proudly Produces Walk for Kids Growth, April 6, NY!

Join D.Plump Consulting and Walk for Kids Growth on April 6, 2014!

Help increase awareness of childhood growth disorders, growth hormone deficiency, early diagnosis and treatment. Help raise funds for research, education, support, and advocacy.

Walk for Kids Growth will feature a scenic 3-mile fun walk, live musical entertainment, refreshments, display booths, and more.

Be a part of GROWing solution. 

Register online at www.StepUpAndWalkForHGF.org.

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Event Production By D. Plump Consulting

Including: 

Sponsorship Procurement

Marketing

Public Relations

Registration

Venue Selection

Vendor Recruitment

Entertainment

D. Plump Consulting to Produce "Walk for Kids Growth" Dec 7th, in Los Angeles

D. Plump Consulting has signed on to produce Walk for Kids Growth event in Southern California. Join us for a great cause and great time, in December. Details below...

Human Growth Foundation, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, will host Walk for Kids Growth community-wide event on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles.

Walk for Kids Growth will help increase awareness of childhood growth disorders. Proceeds will provide access to research, education, support, and advocacy.

Walk for Kids Growth is hosted by award-winning TV/film actor/comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence (“GLEE” and “Chuck”), with entertainment provided by national singing sensation IM5 and many more!

Registration fees:

• $10 for youth under 18 
• $15 for adults 

Each participant will receive an event tee shirt, refreshments and access to the Celebrity Meet & Greet.

Walk as an individual or form a team.

Be part of a growing solution!

Register online at www.StepUpAndWalkForHGF.org.

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Approximately 1,000 attendees are expected to participate in Walk for Kids Growth, including families, celebrities, businesses, medical providers, and the general Southern California community. The fun-filled, health conscious community event will feature exhibit booths, food, refreshments, giveaways, and Celebrity Autograph tent.

Sponsorships and donations are currently being accepted. For more information, contact: Daphne@HGFound.org.

For more information about Walk for Kids Growth, visit: www.StepUpAndWalkForHGF.org.

About the Human Growth Foundation:

The Human Growth Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 by five families of children with growth disorders.Today, the organization is composed of thousands of parents with children who have various growth disorders, adults who are Adult Growth Hormone Deficient, physicians and other interested healthcare professionals. Their mission is to "help children and adults with disorders related to growth or growth-hormone through education, research, support and advocacy." For almost fifty years they have been the leader in providing information and educational materials to healthcare providers, affected individuals and the general public. HGF's commitment to expanding & accelerating research into growth or growth-hormone disorders has contributed over $1.5 million to young investigators through their "Small Grants Program and the Human Growth Foundation Awards Program." HGF provides two Internet Support Lists-pediatic and adult on their website. For more information about Human Growth Foundation, visit http://www.hgfound.org.

About Children's Hospital Los Angeles’ Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism:

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a private, nonprofit hospital that is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for endocrinology and diabetes care on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals List. One of the three largest endocrine programs in the United States is operated through the hospital's Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. The Center is pioneering pediatric care through basic and clinical research programs for diabetes, obesity, growth, weight management, bone metabolism and endocrinology. For more information about the Children's Hospital Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, visit www.chla.org.

1st Annual Step Up & Walk - Benefiting Children with Growth Disorders

Event Produced by D.Plump Consulting
- Logistics
-Marketing
-Public Relations
-Corporate Sponsorship Procurement
-Product Donation Procurement
-Event Registration
-Talent Recruitment

And, check out the Event Slideshow below!

Human Growth Foundation hosted its 1st Annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk community event on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Corona, NY. Approximately 300 people attended the walk. The event raised nearly $30,000 and helped raise much needed awareness of childhood growth disorders and funds to continue providing research, education, support and advocacy. 

Sponsors of the 1st Annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk event included EMD Serono (Presenting), Novo Nordisk, Pfizer Bridge Program, Dexa Percy, Ocean Breeze Healthcare, Queens Ledger, Sandoz, Costco (Regal Park,NY), U.S Balloon, Enlightened Ice Cream, Uniqueness Counts, Hula Frog and Parties 2 Go and DJ Noel Cruz. High School supporters include Bayside High School Red Cross Club and the Academy of Public Service-Forest Hills High School. 

The event featured giveaways, exhibit booths, food and beverages provided by Costco, entertainment provided by DJ Noel Cruz and special performances by Donald Trump’s BQ Girls. Top Fundraising Walkers Teri and Kevin Davies and Top Fundraising Team Queens County Community Bank.

HGF Executive Director Patti Costa (L), EMD Serono,
and Dr. Duke Pitukcheewanont (R)

“We were so thrilled to see all of the community support on Sunday morning,” says Dr. Duke Pitukcheewanont, President of Human Growth Foundation. “It is estimated that 10,000 to 15,000 children in the United States have growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency. Community and corporate support is helping us reach more individuals and families affected by growth failure.”

Ocean Breeze Healthcare hands Human Growth Foundation a donation.

The Human Growth Foundation is a national nonprofit organization, headquartered in Glen Head, New York. Its mission is to help children, and adults with disorders of growth and growth hormone through research, education, support, and advocacy. 

The Foundation is dedicated to helping medical science to better understand the process of growth. It is composed of concerned parents and friends of children, and adults, with growth problems; physicians; and, other interested health professionals. 

Human Growth Foundation is dedicated to helping medical science to better understand the process of growth. It is composed of concerned parents and friends of children, and adults, with growth problems; physicians and other interested health professionals. The Foundation focuses on intrauterine growth retardation, Russell-Silver syndrome, Turner's syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Noonan's syndrome, chondroplasias, and more.

For more information about Human Growth Foundation, visit http://www.hgfound.org.

D. Plump Consulting to Produce Step Up and Walk New York Event

Human Growth Foundation, a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to help children and adults with disorders of growth and growth hormone announces D. Plump Consulting will produce The Foundation's first annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk. Step Up and Walk will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at Flushing Meadows – Corona Park in Queens, New York. 

The event will feature dignitaries, celebrities, entertainment for all ages, community vendors, giveaways, and awards to Top Fundraising Walkers and Top Fundraising Teams. Individual and team registration is now open online at www.hgfound.org. 

“Step Up and Walk is more than a community fundraiser,” says Human Growth Foundation President Dr. Pisit “Duke” Pitukcheewanont.

“We are building awareness of growth hormone deficiency and the funds to continue critical research, education, support and advocacy. It is estimated that 10,000 to 15,000 children in the United States have growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency.”

Step Up and Walk will allow Human Growth Foundation to:

• provide "starter grants" to encourage research in both physical and psychosocial areas of growth disorders and chondroplasias 
• host Discussion Forums for parents of children, and adults, with growth disorders 
• conduct awareness/outreach programs to identify 
• encourage persons with growth disorders to seek appropriate diagnosis and treatment 

Entry donation includes Event Tee-Shirt, Continental breakfast, snacks and beverages:

$10 for Youth under 16
$25 for Adults before March 1st

www.StepUpAndWalkForHGF.org

REGISTER to walk, individual and teams, click here.

Become a TEAM CAPTAIN, click here.

Be a SPONSOR of the event, click here.

Human Growth Foundation is dedicated to helping medical science to better understand the process of growth. It is composed of concerned parents and friends of children, and adults, with growth problems; physicians; and, other interested health professionals. The Foundation focuses on intrauterine growth retardation, Russell-Silver syndrome, Turner's syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Noonan's syndrome, chondroplasias, and more. 

For more information about Human Growth Foundation, visit www.hgfound.org.

http://www.stepupandwalkforhgf.org

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

D. Plump Consulting provided the following:

• Event Production
• Media Relations
• Marketing
• Celebrity Recruitment
• Website Design & Management
• Sponsorship Procurement

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

Email: pr@dplump.com

WHERE:

Calamigos Ranch @ Pavilion

327 S. Latigo Canyon Road

Malibu, CA

MEDIA CHECK-IN:

4:00 PM @ Pavilion 

Press must show credentials

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. 

LIKE Denim & Diamonds on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DenimAndDiamondsForAutism. 

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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7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser

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