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'Gate Women's Coach Talks About Autism Project

Wed, Jan 26, 2011

'Gate Women's Coach Talks About Autism Project

On Friday evening, the Colgate women's hockey team plays a home game against RPI. That night will be dedicated to raising funds for and awarness of autism. The team's website explains:

The Colgate Women’s hockey team has created this project in support of Kati Williams (in photo), a high school junior from Norwich. Kati has been an avid fan of Colgate Women’s hockey for several years and now works as the team manager.

Kati has Asperger’s Syndrome, which is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Kati is the reason and our inspiration for this project.

Kati and her family have become a special part of our team and someone that we all look up to for her courage. We all have seen her progress thanks to the great people at Norwich High School and the Family Resource Network.

It is one of our goals to raise funds for local, regional and national agencies that assist families impacted with Autism. Our team has partnered with Autism Speaks U, a part of Autism Speaks, to create a new chapter at Colgate to assist us in educating the Colgate community.

Launched in 2008, Autism Speaks U is an innovative and collaborative program for college students who want to raise funds and awareness for Autism Speaks, while supporting their local autism communities. Autism Speaks is committed to helping families with the day-today challenges of living with autism by providing Family Services.

It is our goal to raise awareness, educate, involve and raise funds for local, regional and national agencies that assist individuals and families impacted by Autism. All proceeds from this project will go to Autism Speaks, Family Resource Network, The Kelberman Center and The Oz Project.

LIGHT UP STARR RINK BLUE:
Friday at 7:00 p.m.

The Colgate Women's Hockey Autism Jerseys, designed by OT Sports will make their debut in a game televised by Time Warner Cable Sports against RPI. We are looking to have over 1,000 fans help us celebrate our Autism Awareness program. The first 250 fans to

PLAYER PUZZLE FUNDRAISER:
Each player has their own individual online puzzle, you can purchase a piece of that puzzle for just $10 and help support Austims Speaks U. Just click on a player on the right or puzzle piece below to get started.

AUTISM JERSEY AUCTION:
A special Autism puzzle jersey will be worn worn during games vs. RPI and Union January 28 & 29th, designed by OT Sports. The game January 28th will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sports. Jerseys and other memoribilia will be auctioned off through an online silent auction starting at noon on January 28th and stay open for two weeks. A "BID NOW" Button will appear on the top of this page when the bidding is open.

To get involved with Autism Speaks U and or to find out more,visit
www.AutismSpeaks.org/U

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