ASA Launches "Bounce for Autism" this April!
Monday, March 3, 2008
By: Carin Yavorcik

New Nationwide Event to Raise Awareness, Support Families Affected by Autism

ASA and Pump It Up, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchise of giant indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, are pleased to announce the launch of “Bounce for Autism,” a new nationwide, community-based fundraising event that combines family fun with raising awareness and support for autism.

Kids, families and friends of all ages can “bounce” at a Pump It Up location, and all proceeds raise funds to support autism. Participants form a “Sock Squad” - their team of bouncers committed to raising funds to help improve the lives of all affected by autism. They ask friends, family and community members to support the cause by giving a donation to sponsor them. Best of all, “Bounce for Autism” gives people on the autism spectrum the chance to support their own cause and head their own teams in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Learn more about how it works, or get started now!

“Bounce for Autism” will kick off in six U.S. cities in April to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month:

We anticipate more Bounce for Autism events being scheduled throughout the year in additional cities. And, if you can’t bounce at one of the many locations, you can start a squad of “virtual bouncers,” and still help ASA improve the lives of all affected by autism.

Many other locations are already signing up their bounce marathons for 2008, and ASA and PIU hope to reach 30 million bounces over the course of the year - one for every person we estimate lives with autism in the world today. Stay tuned throughout the year for updates on Bounce for Autism coming to a PIU near you!.

Get your Sock Squad together today, and get ready to bounce! Visit http://www.bounceforautism.org/ for more information and details.