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 children and their families that we support.  

Congratulations to our winners:

• Congratulations to Steven Sheppard (SKS Law), our 50/50 winner! Thank you for generously donating your $700 winnings back to QuickStart Autism!
• Congratulations to Jennifer Mackintosh, our raffle prize winner! Jennifer won 2 tickets to any Air Canada destination in North America, thanks to the Air Canada Foundation. Enjoy your travels!

Thank you to our event sponsors: 

• Corporate Sponsors:
  • Kinaxis
  • Patchwork Child Psychology 
• Parent Sponsors:
  • David Stewart at RBC Wealth Management for your two sponsorships
  • Greg McLinton at Raymond James Ltd. 
• Friend of QuickStart Sponsor:
  • SKS Law 

The food and service at NeXT were incredible as always - thank you to Chef Michael Blackie and your team! 

Lawrence Greenspon kept everyone engaged and entertained as emcee and auctioneer for the evening. Thank you for your time and talents, Lawrence!

Congratulations to all the lucky silent and live auction winners and our heartfelt thanks to all the companies and individuals who donated items.  

Behind the scenes, our Committee Chair, Jennifer Cruickshank, and the team of volunteers kept things running smoothly from start to finish. Thank you to Jennifer Cruickshank, Jennifer Laviolette, Lisa Stewart, Melanie Fleury, Sandra Hutt, and Erin Shea! 

Thank you to our parent speaker, Hannah Adam-Ward, for sharing how QuickStart Autism has made a difference for your family. We loved hearing about your children’s amazing progress! Here is an excerpt:
“...because of QuickStart, my boys had their diagnoses before their second birthdays. That early diagnosis opened the door to so much support. We were able to access parent coaching, the entry-to-school program, speech therapy, occupational therapy – all at the exact time when early intervention is most critical. 
To all the sponsors and donors in [the] room – I want you to know that your generosity isn’t just helping families get a diagnosis. You’re giving kids like mine the chance to thrive. You’re giving parents like me the tools and the hope we need in those very first steps.”

We are looking forward to seeing you next year! Our profound thanks for your support.