Default Resource is excited to be a part of this innovative fund raising campaign and has joined forces with millions of other people to support Autism Speaks in their efforts. We have set an initial goal of $4000.00 and in 3 days, raised $480.00 towards that goal (see progress update below!). We hope that all of our friends, family, business associates and industry peers get involved in helping us reach our goal. If others want to get involved and build their own puzzles they can go to www.autismspeaks.org and click on the “become a puzzlebuilder” link.

For the past two years, Default Resource has supported Autism Speaks through the “Bike to the Beach Campaign.” Edie Calderon was one of the 80 cyclists who rode from Washington DC to Bethany Beach Delaware (123 miles) this year. The 80 cyclists raised $100,000.00 to help fight Autism.

Giving back is a fundamental part of our company’s culture and a way for us to support an organization that we are so passionate about. Please click on our link and purchase 1 or more puzzle pieces for just $10.00 each to support Autism Speaks.

http://puzzlebuilder.autismspeaks.org/puzzles/show/user/MjMzOA/puzzle/NGNkNDRjNTQ2NWViYg

Facts about Autism Speaks and the disorder they are working to find a cure for:

• Founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright.
• 2008 the Wrights were named to the Times 100 list of the most influential people in the world because of their commitment to Autism Advocacy
• Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders
• Autism inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges
• Autism is now diagnosed in 1 in every 110 American children, including 1 in every 70 boys
• The prevalence of Autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006
• A Harvard School of Public Health report puts the average total medical and non medical costs of Autism at approximately $72,000.00 per child per year.

Puzzlebuilder is a first of its kind social network driven fundraiser

The campaign launched on October 28^th and will run through the end of the year

Anyone can participate and upload photos from their Facebook or other social networking sites and email or post out to friends and family on their site

UPDATE: The team has now raised $1,610!