Thanks again Vinatage Lace!

for entertaining us and supporting our children!

Thanks to all our sponsors and the activities they provided.

Thanks to all superheroes who were present!

Thanks to all who were there...a good time was had by all.

It's time!

Ready or not!

It is time for the rally.

See you at Burrell Autism Center at 3:30 tomorrow.

Joining us will be...

Joining us at the rally will be...

Vintage Lace

performing for our families.

&

Ted E Bear Toy Factory

providing an opportunity for

families to make a stuffed animal

from a kind and patient organization.

Animals will include a themed t-shirt from

this event.

(There is a charge of $10.00 to participate in this activity.)

&

Our numerous sponsors will be providing children's activities free of charge.

Resource booths and awareness items will also be available.

Children's Parade

We are hoping you are as excited about the Children's Parade as we are!

Families will be given the opportunity to be part of a parade that will pass a review stand that will host our Senators and Honorary Grand Marshals. This is a time when we will have an opportunity to thank our Senators for their efforts. The theme we are trying to promote is "What will your family do if the bill is passed? And, showing thanks to those who support our families."

Costumes, wagons and signs... Be creative. Whether it is wearing Mickey Mouse ears to hint at a family trip or a picture of your child's speech therapist with a caption that you would like to see her twice a week, the ideas are endless.

Keep checking back. We are adding sponsors and information continually.

Resources welcome.

Area resources are welcome to come. We are asking that if you would like to be available for families to learn about your services that you bring a child-friendly activity for them to participate in at the rally.

Contact information is listed on the blog. Please take time to let us know you are coming and we will answer any questions.

Questions...

Any questions can be directed to Melissa Davenport at 417-269-0304 or melissadavenport@coxhealth.com.

Rally Schedule

Rally Schedule

3:30 Family Fun

Bounce house

Face Painting

Kid friendly activities

Popcorn

4:15 Children's Parade

Theme: "What will you do if the Autism Insurance Bill is passed."

Use you imagination and let your family's personality shine. Strollers, wagons, and costumes are welcome.

Please no bikes or motorized vehicles.

4:45 Town Hall Meeting

Show Me Autism Insurance Coverage

Senator Scott Rupp and Senator Eric Schmitt

(sponsors of the Autism Insurance Bill)

Will be joining us here in Springfield on Saturday, October 3rd.

Please join us at Burrell Autism Center on this day to show support for

autism insurance reform.

(Burrell is located at 1300 E. Bradford Parkway, Springfield MO.)

More information to come.

Rally information, including schedule of events and location will be posted soon. Please check back often. We will continue to present information about the rally and the activities we have planned to show our senators Southwest Missouri's spirit.

Date scheduled

Please save the date...

Our local autism insurance rally is

scheduled for October 3rd.