The Special Needs Foundation of Cayman is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on Thursday April 2nd.
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences.
All over the world, in commemoration of this day, organizations join in the Light It Up Blue campaign. Many communities, businesses and even iconic landmarks around the world unite by shining bright blue lights in honour of the millions of individuals and families around the world affected by autism.
Celebrate with SNFC the week of March 30th to April 5th as Camana Bay’s Town Centre is lit up blue in honour of Autism Awareness. On Thursday April 2nd you can also visit the SNFC booth for more information from 11am to 2pm on the Paseo between West Indies Wine Co and Sand Angels.
Local companies can also participate by wearing blue to work on Thursday April 2nd and donate $5 per employee to the foundation.
Students can also participate on Friday March 27th by wearing blue and donating $2 .
Be a part of the celebration and wear blue or light it up blue at your home of office building.
For more information about Special Needs Foundation of Cayman call 345.321.2957, email info@specialneedsfoundation.ky or visit the website.
