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For Immediate Release CONTACT: Melanie Jones, Executive Director Autism Society of Alabama This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 205-951-1364
BARONS BRING AUTISM AWARENESS TO THE BIG LEAGUE Birmingham Barons work with the Autism Society of Alabama to raise autism awareness
BIRMINGHAM, ALA – The Birmingham Barons will host Autism Awareness Nights on Friday, July 30th at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m., at Regions Park. The entire Barons team will sport special autism jerseys designed with the trademark autism puzzle pieces. The jerseys will be signed by Barons team members and by baseball great Dale Murphy and will then be auctioned off at the end of each night.
“The Birmingham Barons have been a pleasure to work with throughout the years. Our families always enjoy a night out at the ballgame, and this event will bring more autism awareness to our area,” says Melanie Jones, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Alabama.
The Autism Society of Alabama’s staff will be present both evenings to take bids and to hand out information on autism spectrum disorders. “This is a great opportunity for us to meet and interact with some of the families that we work with on a regular basis,” says Jessica Charlton, Resource Manager at the Autism Society of Alabama.
This is not the first partnership between the Barons and the Autism Society of Alabama. The Autism Society had the pleasure of throwing out the first pitch of the 2010 baseball season at Regions Park and also hosts its annual Walk for Autism in the facility.
If you would like more information on Autism Awareness Night with the Barons or if you would like to schedule an interview with Melanie Jones, please call 205-951-1364 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
You can purchase tickets at http://www.autism-alabama.org/.
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Autism Society of Alabama Autism Society of Alabama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates, advocates, and supports persons affected by autism statewide.
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