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Autumn Evening for Autism raises a new record amount - $148 380!
Autumn Evening for Autism raises a new record amount - $148 380!
(Photos follow at the end of the article!) A sincere thank you to John & Pina Sicard for your $100 000 donation tonight! What a difference this makes for us and for so many...
2025 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament results are in!
2025 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament results are in!
Our Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament has reached a new milestone of surpassing the million dollar ($1,066,575) mark for funds raised at our tournament! A huge thank...
Autumn Evening for Autism 2024 was a huge success!
Autumn Evening for Autism 2024 was a huge success!
A massive thank you to John and Pina Sicard who began the evening with a cheque presentation for $500,000!!! This grant will have a profound impact for children, their...
2024 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament Results are IN!
2024 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament Results are IN!
What a great day! Drum roll please....the Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raised a grand total of $123,149! The total raised by the tournament in 11...
Autumn Evening for Autism raises $38,525!
Autumn Evening for Autism raises $38,525!
It was great to be back together again for Autumn Evening for Autism 2023. Our gala evening returned for the first time since the pandemic, and what a return it was! We...
2023 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament Results are in!
2023 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament Results are in!
Our Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raised a grand total of $131,940 and, yes, we broke last year's record! Total raised by the tournament in 10 years...
New all time record amount raised - Camelot QuickStart Tournament!
New all time record amount raised - Camelot QuickStart Tournament!
Our Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism was a roaring success!. This was our largest tournament to date with 191 golfers and 45 sponsors. Kudos to Camelot...
Online Auction open now to June 21st, 2022
Online Auction open now to June 21st, 2022
NOW OPEN!! QuickStart Autism Online Auction - Once again we are going virtual with our online auction associated with our 9th Camelot/QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for...
Record Amount Raised at 8th Annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism!!!
Record Amount Raised at 8th Annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism!!!
Mark your calendars for Monday, June 20th, 2022 for our 9th annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism! What a great day at Camelot Golf & Country Club. A...
QuickStart Early Years Partnership Inc
QuickStart Early Years Partnership Inc
As many of you know, I have been advocating for early intervention for many years now. It’s why our charity began! In December 2020, there was a request for applications from...
Board Matching Campaign raises $22,460!
Board Matching Campaign raises $22,460!
$22,460 was the GRAND TOTAL raised through our Board Matching Campaign for Autism Awareness Month! How great is that? We are thrilled to announce that we met the $10,000 goal...
$84,818 raised at the 7th annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism!
$84,818 raised at the 7th annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism!
What a great time we had at our 7th Annual Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism. The sun was shining and the course was in excellent condition. An amazing...
Autumn Evening raises $44,800!
Autumn Evening raises $44,800!
We were delighted to have Mrs. Susan le Jeune d'Allegeerscheque, the British High Commissioner, as our guest and our Patrons The Honourable Jim Munson and Mrs. Ginette...
Record Breaking Amount Raised at Camelot QuickStart Golf Tournament!
Record Breaking Amount Raised at Camelot QuickStart Golf Tournament!
A huge THANK YOU to all our sponsors , golfers , donors , volunteers and our amazing partner - Camelot Golf & Country Club ! Can you believe how lucky we were with the...
Autism, what's going on in Ontario?!
Autism, what's going on in Ontario?!
Autism has been in the news non-stop in Ontario the past three weeks, ever since the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Lisa MacLeod's announcement of the...
CTV Ottawa visits us at Sensory Santa
CTV Ottawa visits us at Sensory Santa
It was great to have CTV Ottawa's Leah Larocque and Breanna Jackson join us at Sensory Santa at Hazeldean Mall! Check out the video and news story. Click here
It's the giving season!
It's the giving season!
You can make a difference for children with autism and their families today by making a donation to QuickStart Early Intervention for Autism (QuickStart Autism) Simply click...
Barrhaven Lions Club raises $3,000 for QuickStart!
Barrhaven Lions Club raises $3,000 for QuickStart!
President Jean Fong presenting a cheque for $3,000 to Suzanne Jacobson, Founder QuickStart Early Intervention for Autism! Labour Day 2018 the Barrhaven Lions Club members...
Autumn Evening raises $33,000!
Autumn Evening raises $33,000!
Thank you to everyone for another successful evening! The final total raised - $33,000! Our sincere thanks to our Sponsors: Kinaxis, MBC Group, Emerging Minds and our parent...
Autumn Evening raises $33,000!
Autumn Evening raises $33,000!
Our Autumn Evening for Autism raised an amazing grand total of $33,000! Our heartfelt thanks to all. A big thank you to our sponsors: Kinaxis, MBC Group, Emerging Minds, our...
Motorcycle Ride for Autism Ottawa 2018 raises $16,000!
Motorcycle Ride for Autism Ottawa 2018 raises $16,000!
Our heartfelt thanks to the Motorcycle Ride for Autism Ottawa . Dave Kuhnle and his fantastic team raised $16,000 this year for a 6 year total of $90,000!!! Thank you to...
Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raises record $77,000!
Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raises record $77,000!
Rienhard Pees, President Camelot Golf & Country Club Suzanne Jacobson, President QuickStart Early Intervention for Autism We were so lucky with the weather! A huge THANK YOU...
Art for Autism - Thank you!
Art for Autism - Thank you!
Artists and art collectors were incredibly generous in donating their artwork, from paintings to jewelry. A big thank you to all those who stopped by! We were excited to hold...
CALL TO ACTION - please help
CALL TO ACTION - please help
In the past week FIVE toddlers have been referred to our innovative QuickStart Early Intervention program (formerly called KickStart) . Our charity is funding $4,000 per...
CHEO Ontario Autism program flow chart and benefits
CHEO Ontario Autism program flow chart and benefits
From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario A flow chart of how the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP) will work. Please make sure your child (18 years and under) is...
Free - New screening tool
Free - New screening tool
Smart Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders (Smart ESAC) How can you screen for a communication delay in a child who can’t talk yet? Infants and toddlers can...
Autumn Evening for Autism raises $41,751
Autumn Evening for Autism raises $41,751
All photos by Laura Snyder Photography . Laura has generously donated her time to photograph our events for the past several years. Congratulations to Mary Knapp, winner of...
5th annual Motorcycle Ride for Autism Raises $13,704!
5th annual Motorcycle Ride for Autism Raises $13,704!
Another great Motorcycle Ride for Autism, Ottawa! Funds are still coming in but so far $13,704 has been raised for the children and their families! Dave Kuhnle, ride...
5th Art for Autism raises $12,000!
5th Art for Autism raises $12,000!
Mrs. Maria Chumak had this great idea - why don't we have an art sale to raise funds for QuickStart - Early Intervention for Autism. Her husband, Dr. Len Chumak, said he...
Call to Action - please help
Call to Action - please help
In the past week FIVE toddlers have been referred to our KickStart program . It is wonderful to see toddlers being referred so young, however, with our charity funding the...