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‘Tee-off for Autism’ golf tournament generates nearly $7,000 for adults with autism
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More than 60 golfers participated in the third annual “Tee-off for Autism” golf tournament to raise critical funds for Devereux Pennsylvania’s Bridge Fund.

The golf tournament, organized in partnership with T.J. Schneider, generated nearly $7,000 for adults with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities.
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than 60 golfers showcased their swinging, driving and putting skills at the
Jeffersonville Golf Course in Norristown, Pa., this fall for the third annual
“Tee-off for Autism” golf tournament to raise critical funds for Devereux
Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania’s Bridge Fund.
The
Bridge Fund helps adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other
disabilities – served by Devereux
Pennsylvania’s Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) – bridge the
gap between high school graduation and adult programming to ensure there is no
lapse in service.
The
golf tournament, organized in partnership with T.J. Schneider, generated nearly
$7,000 for the Bridge Fund.
Golfers
included former Philadelphia Flyers team member Riley Cote; former Philadelphia
Eagles players Brent Celek, Tra Thomas and Todd Herremans; and a team comprised
of staff from the Devereux Pennsylvania
Children’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services center.
“I
am extremely grateful to T.J. Schneider and our wonderful and hard-working CAAPP
staff who spent so much time working to ensure this event was a huge success,” said
Devereux Executive Director of Autism Services and event co-organizer Dr. Todd Harris. “This year, between
the ‘Face-off for Autism’ hockey tournament in April and the golf tournament,
we raised more than $50,000 for the Bridge Fund to help adults lead more
productive and fulfilling lives.”
About the Bridge Fund
Harris
noted that youth with ASD and other disabilities receive fully-funded services
while they are attending school. When schooling ends – either at graduation or
when the individual turns 21 – their federally-mandated services end.
The
Bridge Fund allows individuals in Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties to continue
to receive community, employment and behavior services – through CAAPP – as they
transition into adult programming. The Bridge Fund also sponsors social events
and activities throughout the year.
“In
the past year, we attended a Philadelphia Phillies game, the Great Philadelphia
Comic Con, and even hosted a Halloween party,” shared CAAPP Community Outreach
Coordinator Sasha Birosik. “These
types of events and activities help our individuals get out in the community
and develop social skills. Due to the success of fundraising events like this
one, we are able to sponsor additional opportunities each year for our
individuals to enjoy.”
Save the date:
‘Face-off for Autism’ on April 18
Get
ready to hit the ice for the eighth annual “Face-off for Autism” hockey
tournament – also benefitting Devereux Pennsylvania’s Bridge Fund – on April 18
at Ice Line in West Chester, Pa. Interested sponsors or participants should
contact Dr. Todd Harris or Sasha Birosik.
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