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'Light It Up Blue' – April is Autism Awareness Month

John Riggs — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:12:00 +0000

The month of April is National Autism Awareness Month. This hits home to me as I have a son with autism. My son, Jaron, was diagnosed with autism a couple of years ago. I wasn’t shocked with the diagnosis as autism runs in my family and recognized some signs early on. He learns at his [...]

My Autistic Son Spends a Magical Moment with Santa

John Riggs — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:47:04 +0000

Our local Children's Village hosts a Christmas-type party every year that features arts and crafts, games and Santa is there with gifts for everyone. My autistic son, who doesn't like to be around strangers or like to be held, found something about Santa that made him pull up a seat right by his side.

Katy Perry Sings 'Firework' With Autistic Girl on 'Night of Too Many Stars'

John Riggs — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:37:45 +0000

I completely understand that Comedy Central’s ‘Night of Too Many stars’ hasn’t aired yet, but here’s a clip I had to share. Jodi DiPiazza is a girl who was diagnosed with autism, which is what the Night of Too Many Stars brings awareness to. Here she is singing ‘Firework’ with Katy Perry. This hits home [...]

Hero of the Day: Man Catches Seven-Year-Old Girl As She Jumps From Third Story Window [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:41:27 +0000

Meet Steven St Bernard. He’s 52 and happen to be passing by when other kids were pointing out there was a little girl on an air conditioner. She squeezed out between the window and AC so it appeared that jumping was the only way down. As soon as he saw what was happening, he made [...]

Controversy Erupts After Father Secretly Tapes Teachers Verbally Abusing Autistic Son [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:42:14 +0000

Confused by reports that his autistic son had suddenly become violent at school, New Jersey dad Stuart Chaifetz made the child wear a recording device in an attempt get to the bottom of things. Shockingly, he discovered that a teacher and a teacher’s aide were verbally abusing learning-disabled children at Horace Mann Elementary School in the town of Cherry Hill.

Today Is World Autism Awareness Day – Meet My Son Jaron

John Riggs — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Today, April 2nd, is National Autism Awareness Day and I couldn’t be more aware as my 3 year old son has autism. He’s like any traditional 3 year old boy. Super active, loves to play, loves ice cream. Y’know, he’s 3. It’s just he also happens to have autism. He sees things differently than most, [...]

Kid Rock Donates to Northwest Autism Center And Second Harvest Food Bank

107.3 KFFM — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:03:17 +0000

On the final stop of the 12 city “CARE” tour Kid Rock announced the local recipients of a portion of the more than $400,000 dollars to be donated. Kid Rock has assembled a team of Detroit titans to show support for other cities in need, and to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own difficulties still has the power to unite to help others around the country. Kid Rock, in association with this powerhouse group of local Detroit business people, will donate money to local charities, causes and individuals via the Kid Rock Foundation, all along every stop of his underplay club tour. Radio station partners in each tour market will help determine those individuals and organizations in need.

Spokane’s recipients are: Northwest Autism Center and Second Harvest Food Bank.