Neuhaus Realty Casino Night Benefit For Autism 2010

Posted by Mimi Neuhaus on 17 February 2010 | 0 Comments

Neuhaus Realty’s Casino Night Benefit Families Affected By Autism - All Proceeds To Go To The GRACE Foundation.

Mimi Neuhaus, broker of Neuhaus Realty, and the Neuhaus Team will be sponsoring their second Casino Night Benefit for Autism with all proceeds going to The Grace Foundation. “Last year we had a wonderful turnout, raising over $18,000 for this worthy cause. The generosity for this year event from our various sponsors has been nothing short of overwhelming. Come and join us as we work together to make this a better world.” said Mimi Neuhaus.

The benefit will be held February 20, 2010 starting 7:30pm at Hamsley Hall at Church of St. Andrew’s Richmond Town located at the bottom of Richmond Hill Road, with casino games provided by Tumbling Dice. The cost in advance is $30 and at the door $40 per person. Admission includes 50 in chips, Blackjack, Texas hold'em, craps, roulette, as well as slot machines, music, live entertainment, hot and cold buffet donated by local restaurants plus lots of fabulous prizes. There will be a cash bar for wine, beer and soda.

Neuhaus Committee:
“Giving back to the community has always been our priority. Our committee, made up of our sales associates, has been working tireless getting sponsors, gifts, donations of all kinds’, stated Mimi Neuhaus. “So far we have collected over $1,100 for the 50/50 raffel before this event. Our list of sponsors has been posted on our web site as well as my facebook.”

Neuhaus committee members are Theresa DeCrescenzo, Leyna DiMarzio, Kathy Feola, Mary Perosi, Nikki Chaudry, Pam Gregory, Connie Nixon, Carmen Santillo, Connie Lamantia, Gale Strassberg, Peggy Lennon, Jeanette Zaroura along with other team members. “There is a lot of behind the scene planning and many hours of preparation that goes into an event as big as this. These associates are all volunteering their time to make this night a tremendous success,” added Mimi Neuhaus

Autism and The Grace Foundation:
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism. Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually. There is not established explanation for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Studies suggest boys are more likely than girls to develop autism and receive the diagnosis three to four times more frequently. Current estimates are that in the United States alone, one out of 70 boys is diagnosed with autism.

The Grace Foundation, a non-profit organization, was established to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are committed to support, educate and enhance the quality of life for children/adults and their families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Grace Foundation supports over 500 families affected by ASD with services ranging from recreation, social skills, workshops, support groups to the Grace University. For more information regarding The Grace Foundation go to www.graceofny.org.

“Each of us knows someone affected with ASD. That is why fund raisers like this are very important to them and their families. We can all make a difference,” said Mimi Neuhaus.

For further information regarding the Casino Night Benefit, to make a donation or to purchase advance tickets call 718.979.3400 and ask for Mimi Neuhaus.