Center for Autism and Related Disorders and the U.S. Marines Join Forces to Help Local Children this Holiday Season

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texas-wide, Texas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 18, 2010 -- Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Daphne Plump
Public Relations Manager
Telephone: (661) 478-6512
Email: d.plump@centerforautism.com
9390 Research Blvd. Ste 230 Austin, TX 78759

Center for Autism and Related Disorders and the U.S. Marines Join Forces to Help Local Children this Holiday Season

CARD joins Marines Toys for Tots in uniting the local community in one common cause, bringing joy to the less unfortunate kids in the community this holiday season.

Austin, TX – November 18, 2010 The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), considered the world’s largest organization effectively treating children with autism, has announced it has officially kicked off the Marines Toys for Tots toy drive, benefiting less fortunate youngsters in the community. The toy drive will take place at CARD’s 20 stateside offices from November 10 to December 17, 2010.

"The Center for Autism and Related Disorders has been an integral part of the community for 20 years,” says CARD Founder and Executive Director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh. “Participating in the toy drive gives CARD the opportunity to make a difference and bring some happiness to many children this holiday season."

CARD’s goal is to collect a combined total of $100,000 worth of toys.

CARD is asking the public to donate new and unwrapped toys that will be distributed by the Marines to shelters throughout the city. CARD has designated two Drop-Off days on December 2nd and December 10th, from 9am to 5pm at Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. - 9390 Research Blvd. Ste 230 Austin, TX 78759.

Other Office locations are listed at www.centerforautism.com/About/CARD_Locations.asp.

For more information on donating toys, contact Maria Delgadillo, Employee Relations Coordinator at 818-345-2345 X 309 or m.delgadillo@centerforautism.com.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
CARD, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans for every child. CARD has 22 treatment centers around the world. For more information about CARD, visit www.centerforautism.com.

About Marine Toys For Tots Foundation:
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

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