Sometimes the singled-mindedness of kids with autism pays off! Jake Lamoureux, 11, who lives in St. Albert, spent the weekend camping in the fields with his dad, an agronomist. “He got a little fixated on raising money for Cycle for Autism,” says his mom, Cathy Lamoureux. Jake asked some folks he met from Sturgeon Valley Fertilizers about pledging for Cycle for Autism. “He was tenacious and wouldn’t take no for an answer!” his mom says. Jake ended up raising just under $500 in pledges all on his own!

On Monday, June 11, the Autism Society of Edmonton Area will be hosting its annual Autism Awards Evening. The awards are a chance to recognize those professionals, employers and workplaces that go the extra mile to improve the lives of people with autism and their families. If you know someone who fits the bill, please send in your nominations by Friday, May 25, 2012!
Nominations can be sent to autism@autismedmonton.org or 101, 11720 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton AB T5G 0X5.
Read on to learn about the different awards and download registration forms! Want to nominate someone who doesn't seem to fit into any of the categories? We're still interested! Send us a nomination or contact us. We'll see if we can find a way to acknowledge their special achievements!
