First Annual Fun Family Event To Benefit Autism School

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 9, 2008 -- Looking for a free, fun family event to benefit a worthy cause? Well look no further, "Maripolooza" (www.maripolooza.org) is here. The benefit takes place this Sunday, October 12, at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, NC from 12-6pm. This event will include live entertainment, great food, kids' activities and a silent auction with many exciting items. 100% of all donations will benefit the Mariposa School for Children with Autism. Please join the teachers and staff of the Mariposa School to help raise money for children with autism.

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First Annual Fun Family Event To Benefit Autism School

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http://www.maripolooza.org/

"Maripolooza" is part of the Mariposa School's Take Flight Campaign(http://www.mariposaschool.org/takeflight.html) to help meet a $100,000 fundraising challenge by the founder of The Sunshine Lady Foundation, Doris Buffett. Buffett is the sister of billionaire Warren Buffett. To meet this challenge, the school has already held several events, including a kick-off picnic, a Mudcats baseball day and a yard sale.

The Sunshine Lady Foundation will donate $50,000 to the school if it can raise $100,000 by December 1, 2008. Buffett's $50,000 donation would be one of the largest single contributions in Mariposa's eight-year history. The funding will help support a much needed expansion of student programs including early intervention programs that are so vital for youngsters challenged by autism.

"This money will go a long way towards expanding the one-on-one programs that Mariposa students require to make progress," said Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb, Mariposa's Head of School. "We thank Ms. Buffett, her foundation and our local community for recognizing the value of this type of intensive instruction for children with autism.

To learn more about the The Mariposa School's Take Flight Campaign, go to: http://www.mariposaschool.org/takeflight.html

More information can be found online at http://www.maripolooza.org/

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