Marywood University to Host Events to Benefit Autism Awareness
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: February 1, 2013
Scranton, Lackawanna County-On Wednesday, February 6, the Marywood University
"Autism Speaks U" club will host a women's and men's basketball night to benefit
autism awareness. The women's game begins at 6 p.m., and the men's game begins
at 8 p.m. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $2; for those with a
Marywood ID, admission is free.
Activities to benefit the Autism Speaks U club, including, a raffle and a 50/50 will be held at the game.
Club vice president Leanne Feeney, junior Early Childhood Education major, says she and several classmates established the club last year with the aim of raising awareness about autism. According to the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism, a communication spectrum disorder, affects 1 in 88 children.
"I hope people will come to enjoy the game and support autism awareness efforts," she said.
Since April is Autism Awareness month, The "Autism Speaks U" club is planning more events this spring.
