WHEN :
October 19th, 2024
WHERE :
Billy Blues Bar and Grill
7115 NE Hazel Dell Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
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News and Updates
An Evening For Autism 2024 – May the 4th be with you
Our annual “An Evening For Autism” event is Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at The Washington Square Embassy Suites. This year’s event theme is a Romantic Sci-Fi Themed Casino Night!
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event ends at 10 p.m. (we usually start winding down around 9pm, and all out by 10)
We want you to be there!
We have a variety of Monte Carlo games: including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let It Ride, and Card Poker! There will also a silent auction, a trivia game and more.
Auctions items include Star Wars posters signed by a few folks you might have heard of like Frank Oz (Yoda), Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, David Prowse (Darth Vader), Alec Guinness, George Lucas and John Williams!
There will be a great selection of food – enough for appetizers, dinner AND dessert.
While you’re here, hang out with Storm Troopers, Wookies, Pilots and more from Star Wars Oregon.
This is the main event to fund the Family Holiday Assistance Project, which provides gift cards to families with Autism in need through the County Case Management Programs during the Winter Holidays. Every 4 regular Jedi Knight tickets purchased helps 2 families this holiday season (or go BIG with a JEDI Master Ticket and help even more!)
Early bird tickets are available through May 3rd. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door with either cash or card. Oh, and, lest I forget – there will be door prizes!
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773 Families Supported by the 2023 Family Holiday Assistance Project!
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to put together gift cards for 773 Autism Families in need – in one year? Well, look no further than the expression on Kathy Henley’s face as she presents the results of the 2023 Family Holiday Assistance Project.
This is, by far, the largest number of families EVER supported in a single year by the Holiday Assistance Project. Of course, we couldn’t have done it without a huge amount of community support. This truly astonishing accomplishment deserves shout outs to Billy Blues Bar and Grill in Vancouver Washington whose Rock for Autism 7 raised a record breaking $33,307!
The remainder of the more than $74,000 raised came from grants, and individual donations. Thank you for your support!
Please check out our page about the Family Holiday Assistance Project to learn more about this project, its history and accomplishments.
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HUGE SUCCESS at Rock for Autism 7 by Billy Blues Bar and Grill
We are THRILLED to send a HUGE shout out to Billy Blues Bar and Grill for their ongoing support of ARROAutism and the Family Holiday Assistance Project. Rock for Autism 7 in support of ARRO Autism Research and Resources of Oregon grand total was a record breaking $33,307! A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors G.T. & Associates & Ilani Casino. A special thank you to Jackie Moore for everything she continues to do in support of this event. A huge thanks to Tim Taylor for the incredible job he did as emcee!
A huge shout out to all the bands, volunteers, customers & vendors for their contributions. None of this happens without all of you!To our patrons, you’re simply unbelievable! Your continued support of us and this event is truly overwhelming. From the bottom of hearts thank you!
In a world filled with chaos, you’ve all proved that when people come together we truly can accomplish great things!
Thanks to Billy Blues and EVERYONE who attended Rock for Autism 7 we will be able to help more than 300 families this Holiday Season.
In every sense of the expression – YOU ALL ROCK!!
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Rock for Autism 7 – Hosted by Billy Blues Bar and Grill on 21 October 2023
Join Billy Blues Bar and Grill as they host the 7th, yes SEVENTH, annual Rock for Autism fundraiser benefiting ARROAutism.
Address :
7115 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, WA 98665
Date :
October 21st, 2023
Time :
Music from 8PM – Midnight
Cost :
$15 Cover at the door
Additional Details :
Raffle : all day long
Donations being accepted all day long
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Sean’s Run 2021 Postponed Indefinitely
Sean’s Run 2021 has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing unpredictability of Covid-19 variants. If possible, we will try to come up with some kind of a virtual run. If that happens, we will post updates.
In the meanwhile, you can still support ARROAutism by direct donation. Information is at https://arroautism.org/donate
Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.
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Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 2020
August 15th, 2020
Registration : 8AM
Run Starts : 9AM
This year will once again be an out and back run, starting at the Bridge Of The Gods Trailhead (under the bridge) and heading West, then looping back to the start. The 5K is a simple out and back, and the 10K will start with a small loop that returns to the start, followed by a longer loop out to the fish hatchery and back. We are working to simplify that, and will provide an updated post as we get closer to the day of the run.
Registrations are open, so head on over to http://signmeup.seansrun.org to register for a great day in a gorgeous location and help us help Autism families during the holidays!
Day of registration will open at 8AM with the run starting at 9AM.
Here’s a little thank you from someone who benefited from your participation in the past :
“To Whom this may concern, you have no idea what your holiday gift cards meant to our family! As I am writing this I am tearing up. We have not gotten help before. Well I can’t thank you enough! I took both of my children. Both children have autism. I took them to see Santa. I was afraid to take them to see Santa, because they would expect Santa to come. I had nothing to put under the tree. So I think you know what this means to me. Thank you for what you do!”
$19 early registration tickets are available until midnight on April 28th, 2020.
Looking forward to seeing you again on August 15th!
Meanwhile, remember to follow the Facebook event page for more updates :
https://www.facebook.com/events/486774898818140/
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Sean’s Run 2019 – Thank you – Results – And More!
12 years. That’s how long we’ve been running Sean’s Run – every year, without fail. It’s been bigger! And even smaller. But we carry on. This year was our second year in a row in the same location – a first since we left the Springwater trail, downtown Portland. There are still a few kinks to work out, but overall, we’re excited to finally have a home.
Thank You Runners, Walkers and Spectators!
To everyone who turned out on August 17th, a big thank you! We know some of you have joined us before, and your return participation has inspired a new reward system for repeat participants. Check your emails for more info on that. But to all of you, on behalf of all the families that this event raises money, a huge, heartfelt thank you. Every one of you who joins us helps us to make a big difference to local Autism families during the holiday season. Results are posted below, as well as on our timer Russ Zornick’s page. Photos can, already be seen on our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/pg/seansrun/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157472038104469
Thank you Volunteers!
Sean’s Run is a huge volunteer undertaking, and our volunteers deserve special recognition. Their efforts span months, and on run day they’re out the door of their houses by 6AM so everything can be ready by the time registration opens at 8AM. Then, long after the last runner has crossed the finish line, they’re working hard to pack everything up, transport it back to Portland and, finally, unload and put everything away.
To all of you, for your hard work and dedication – THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
If you’d like to be a part of this incredible team, please email volunteer@arroautism.org, and/or look for the Sean’s Run Volunteers group on our Sean’s Run Facebook page. We need help year round, so reach out now and we’ll find a way to put your energies to good use!
Sean’s Run 2020
It’s hard to imagine, but Sean’s Run 2020 will be upon us sooner than we realize. In another Sean’s Run first, we are opening up Registration for the August 15th, 2020 event almost a full year early. Tickets are already available at http://signmeup.seansrun.org with an early bird discount.
Thank you 2019 Sponsors!
Our sponsors deserve a huge shout out. Their financial contribution covers the base cost of the run itself, which, in turn, ensures that every runner and walker who purchases a registration is directly helping Autism families in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark Counties.
Results
And now, without further ado, we bring you – the results. Congratulations to all of you!
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Sean’s Run for ARROAutism 2019 – August 17th
YES! The 12th annual Sean’s Run for ARROAutism is definitely happening.
This year’s Sean’s Run will, once again, be held in the Historic Columbia Gorge, with the starting location at the Bridge of The Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Last year we obtained a special permit from the State Parks Department to temporarily open and use the trail for our event, which was otherwise closed to the public due ongoing repairs from the Eagle Creek Fire. We do not anticipate similar restrictions this year, but the fire damage was extensive, and work continues to restore the area after the fire. We will post updates on social media, and send periodic email updates to keep you informed as the event draws closer.
PLEASE UPDATE THE ADDRESS IN YOUR CALENDARS, GPS, ACTIVITY TRACKERS, ETC!
And you know what that means, right? Yep, it’s time for you to go to http://signmeup.seansrun.org and get yourself registered!
Proceeds
Every ticket you purchase, donation you make, and sponsorship dollar is used for ARROAutism Projects and programs. The biggest and longest of our projects is the ARROAutism Family Holiday Assistance project, which brings relief to Autism families during the holiday seasons. Every year, ARROAutism helps more and more families in counties throughout Oregon. With your help, we are continuing to expand that invaluable assistance, and are continuing to expand assistance into SW Washington.
Registration and Start Times
So please, join us now, invite your friends, families, neighbors and co-workers for a special day of scenery and support. We’ve even moved the start time to 9AM (Registration to open at 8AM) to ensure that you have enough time to safely make the drive out to Cascade Locks. It’s about an hour’s drive from some parts of the Portland Metro area, so plan accordingly.
Cost : $25Registration : 8AM5K and 10 Run Time : 9AM
Corporate Sponsors
Last, but not least, we’d like to send a big shout out to our corporate sponsors for helping to sponsor this year’s event. If your company would like to sponsor Sean’s Run, or any other event, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are a community, and we can only succeed with your support.
Location and Directions
Historic Columbia River Highway – Bridge of the Gods Trailhead
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Take Highway 84 to Cascade Locks
Park at the Cascade Locks School
Walk towards the small parking area underneath the Bridge of the Gods
See you on August 17th! 🙂
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An Evening For Autism 2019 Sci-Fi Themed Casino Night FUNdraiser
Our annual “An Evening For Autism” event is Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at The Washington Square Embassy Suites. This year’s event theme is a Romantic Sci-Fi Themed Casino Night!
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event ends at 10 p.m. (we usually start winding down around 9pm, and all out by 10)
We want you to be there!
We have a variety of Monte Carlo games: including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let It Ride, and Card Poker! There will also be wine, beer and ale raffles, silent auction, and a live auction.
We also have Star Wars Video games, spinning tops, coloring books and more!
We will, once again, have auctions items including Star Wars posters signed by actors like Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, David Prowse , Alec Guinness, George Lucas and John Williams!
There will be a great selection of food (enough for appetizers, dinner AND dessert including:
- Vegetable Crudite with Cholula Ranch Dip
- Cheeses and vegetables
- Vegetable and Antipasto
- Caprese skewers
- Garlic and Herb Rubbed Roast Prime Rib of Beef
- Finger food for kids
- A variety of desserts and beverages
- Kid friendly and alcohol free drinks
- No Host Bar!
While you’re here, hang out with Storm Troopers, Wookies, Pilots and more from Star Wars Oregon. We also have superheroes like, Superman, ant-man and others from Portland Superheroes coalition. Finally, we have more characters, like Belle, Strawberry shortcake and Spiderman from Cosplay Characters for Kindness!
This is the main event to fund the Family Holiday Assistance Project, which provides gift cards to families with Autism in need through the County Case Management Programs during the Winter Holidays. Every 4 regular Jedi Knight tickets purchased helps 2 families this holiday season (or go BIG with a JEDI Master Ticket and help even more!)
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