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Athletes Against Autism Founder
Olie Kolzig
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About Athletes Against Autism
Athletes Against Autism (Triple A) is a group of athletes, personally touched by autism, who are harnessing their efforts into one voice in order to raise awareness and funds for autism research, treatment and education programs.
This is an initiative of Autism Speaks. Founding members are NHL hockey players Olaf Kolzig, Byron DaFoe and Scott Mellanby. As fathers of children with autism, they realized the importance of using their status and influence to make an impact on the over 1.5 million people in the United States alone affected by autism.
Inaugural Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament in Kelowna, BC this summer!
August 10-11, 2008
The Grand Okanagan Resort and The Harvest Golf Club
Kelowna, British Columbia
Join Athletes Against Autism for our inaugural fundraising event in Canada. Current and former professional athletes from around the sports world will join with sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters for a wonderful fundraising event. Hosted in the heart of wine country in Kelowna, British Columbia, this event will feature many current and former NHL stars and is one of the signature yearly events hosted by Athletes Against Autism.
The Grand Okanagan Resort will host a Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on Sunday, August 10th. The evening will include a cocktail hour and silent auction featuring exclusive sports memorabilia, fabulous vacation and entertainment industry packages and much more, followed by a wonderful dinner and program about Athletes Against Autism and the work of its parent organization, Autism Speaks.
On Monday, August 11th, golfers will be partnered with a current or former professional athlete for a round of golf at the spectacular Harvest Lake Golf Club. The festivities are highlighted by a number of contests, including Hole-in-One, lunch on the course and a BBQ Dinner & Awards Reception following play.
To learn more about sponsorship and golfer opportunities, please click here or
contact Emma Petievich at epetievich@autismspeaks.org or (323) 297-4757.
Special thanks to Major Sponsor Pareto Platform & Mission Hill Winery for all of their help and support.
Athletes and celebrities scheduled to appear include: Olie Kolzig, Byron Dafoe, Scott Mellanby, Wade Redden, Mike Vernon, Chuck Kobasew, Todd Simpson, Greg Adams, Matt Pettinger, Brian Willsie, Jeff Finley, and Axel Mercx.
Contact Information / Media Inquiries:
Sam Levitt
Athletes Against Autism
5455 Wilshire Blvd. #2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
888-8AUTISM Ext 747
aaa@cureautismnow.org
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