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Weekend Charity Stream! SOAAR for Autism

12 Sep 2014, 14:15 PM
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Hey guys!

On September 21st, I'm going to be running 10km of the Oakville Half Marathon in support of SOAAR (Successful Options for Adults with Autism Re-envisioned), an Oakville, Ontario organization that provides specialized day programs for adults with autism who cannot function independently. This upcoming Saturday and Sunday (September 13th/14th) I will be marathon streaming Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2 in order to raise awareness for this cause, and in order to hopefully raise some money as well.

SOAAR is a registered charity that was founded by my aunt, Francine Landry, and is supported by fundraising to make it affordable for families who desperately need its services. The Oakville Half Marathon is one of its major fundraisers and the goal is to raise $50,000+ from this event. This is a cause close to me as my cousin, Scott, is autistic and a SOAAR participant. Please take a moment to read his story:

Hi, I’m Scott.

I’m 23 years old.

With lots of help from my family, teachers, doctors and therapists,

I went to high school.

My brother and sister went too. They graduated, went to university and got jobs. They moved out on their own.

Not me. I still live at home with my Mom and Dad.

I can't do it on my own.

I have Autism.

After high school, there were no programs for people like me until SOAAR for Autism came along.

SOAAR for Autism gives me a full schedule of activities and helps me build life skills, interact with other people like me and participate in the community in my own unique way.

SOAAR for Autism makes me feel happy and understood. Now I belong.

I bet you know someone like me because my doctor says that 1 in 94 have Autism - More than all other developmental disabilities combined.

Won't you help us SOAAR?

Simply tuning in to my stream this weekend is more than enough to show your support. But if you feel inclined to support my effort financially, I would be eternally grateful. You can find my pledge form here. Minus a small processing fee, all of the proceeds go directly to SOAAR, and any Canadian citizens who pledge over $20 will receive a tax receipt.

Again, thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see you this weekend!
12 Sep 2014, 16:05 PM
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Cool man, I'll be there. I miss your SC2 apm in COH and COH2 :D
My cousin has Down syndrome, so I feel for you.

@Edit: Also props to Flamee for bringing this up in the shoutbox.
1 of 2 Relic postsRelic 12 Sep 2014, 16:16 PM
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Do you know what times you'll be streaming?
12 Sep 2014, 17:30 PM
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I'll be starting at noon EST on Saturday, not sure about Sunday yet. Going fishing in the morning so I'll start early afternoon when I get back.
2 of 2 Relic postsRelic 12 Sep 2014, 19:42 PM
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Okay, I've scheduled a Tweet for 9:15 AM PDT / 12:15 PM EDT on Saturday.

If you figure out your schedule for Sunday let me know and i'll try to get it up.
12 Sep 2014, 19:48 PM
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Cool! Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!
12 Sep 2014, 20:11 PM
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Will be there. Much respect.
13 Sep 2014, 15:47 PM
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Live in 15 minutes! twitch.tv/inversetv
13 Sep 2014, 15:59 PM
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13 Sep 2014, 16:24 PM
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its a great idea and i truly suport you man gl on you rune !

and relic should be on chat too soo bring more guys to the stream!
13 Sep 2014, 16:24 PM
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Right on, Inverse.

My youngest son has some mild autism spectrum stuff going on. If they get proper care they can live a very "normal" life. It must be tough as an adult because society can be so cruel.

I'll be watching.
13 Sep 2014, 23:34 PM
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First day was a big success, thanks to everyone for the support! Not sure exactly when I'll be streaming tomorrow but it'll definitely be up by 5PM EST!
14 Sep 2014, 21:21 PM
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Stream will be going up around 7:30PM EST (2 hours or so from this post), check it out!
14 Sep 2014, 21:52 PM
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I'll put this thread up on FB, good luck Inverse !
30 Sep 2014, 16:53 PM
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Is SOAAR on board with neurodiversity?
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