Noah & Elliot Need Your Help

Meet Noah & Elliot.

These adorable brothers are both Autistic. Noah (the eldest, 4 yrs old) was diagnosed when he was 2 years old. Elliot, who was born right after Noah was diagnosed, was soon displaying familiar signs and was recently  diagnosed in February.

As you may already know, there is no cure for Autism. Both boys are in therapy, but still require additional care & treatment. Their parents have found a program that they can do in home to encourage and improve their skills. But as any program designed for such needs, before they can begin at home, their parents must go through in-person training so they can be properly taught and encouraged.

The Son-Rise Program where they will be receiving their training is in Massachusetts. And unfortunately, insurance does not cover Autism treatments. Their family and friends have been wonderful in creating events to raise funds. But they still need help. They need to raise $12,000 for materials, transportation, the initial course cost itself plus two additional advanced training sessions within the next 18 months.

So, I’m asking friends, family, clients & fellow photographers to make a small donation. Any amount helps. When you donate, please add a note to let them know that you learned about Noah & Elliot through my blog.  They will send me your name, which will then be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Amazon.com.

To read more about Noah & Elliot, learn about Autism & the Son-Rise Program, please visit the boys’ website at http://www.noahandelliot.com. You may also keep up to date with their progress on Facebook by joining their group HERE.

Donation payment options are provided on their website page. A DONATE button is available right under the photo of the two boys on the left side or donate online right now by clicking HERE. Remember, no donation is too small. Do not forget to add a note letting them know that you read about the boys on RGP’s blog. You will be entered into the drawing which will take place on JUNE 30, 2011.

[Drawing is sponsored by Renee Giugliano Photography. Noah & Elliot’s family have agreed to sharing names of those individuals that only have the “RGP” note attached to their donation. Amazon.com & The Son-Rise Program are not affiliated with this drawing.]