The
History and Mission of the Light up the Night Gala
Teamsters
Local 25’s Light up
the Night Gala was established in 2008 to promote awareness
and raise funds for autism research. Since its inception,
the Gala has not only served as a major autism awareness
event, but also a critical fundraiser for local programs
that help autistic children.
The Light up the Night
Gala honors individuals and groups who are working to educate
the public about autism, largely considered the fastest growing
medical threat to children, with one in 110 children and one
in 70 boys being diagnosed annually. In 2011, House Speaker
Robert DeLeo was honored for his work in passage of the autism
insurance law which requires private health plans to treat
Autism as a medical condition, and to provide coverage of the
diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Make sure
to “save the date” and join us for our
fifth annual Light up the Night Gala on Saturday, April 7,
2012, and enjoy a lively reception, exciting silent auctions,
a live band and dancing and much more!
About Teamsters
Local 25
Teamsters Local 25 – and our membership
of nearly 11,000 men and women – believe that the community
as a whole is an integral piece of the puzzle in taking us
one step further towards finding a cure for Autism. It is
our job in the workplace, but also in the community, to bring
attention to this disorder and in five years have raised
more than half a million dollars for autism research and
awareness. Our members are from Massachusetts and Southern
New Hampshire, and our fundraisers have included walks, motorcycles
rides, golf tournaments and an annual Gala. To learn more
about Teamsters Local 25, please visit www.teamsterslocal25.com.
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