Podcasts about autism cares foundation

In this Episode of Bucks County Living, Alex Neff talks to Jacqui Makowski, the Executive Director of Autism Cares Foundation. This organization has almost 200 events every year in the Greater Bucks County area for children and adults that have a wide variety of special needs. Subscribe to their newsletter to stay up to date on their next event!For more information for Autism Cares Foundation, please visit: https://autismcaresfoundation.org/

Linda Kuepper and Jacqui Makowski from the Autism Cares Foundation join Marilyn to talk about their upcoming Race for Resources on November 2, 2019. 

Host Sue Shilling spoke to Debra Wallace of the Autism Cares Foundation. Debra talked about a special project her son Adam is doing as well as some very insightful articles she wrote in Parade Magazine.

Celebrating 10 years: One foundation’s focus to improve the life experiences of children and young adults with autism, and their families. Find out how. Linda Kuepper As co-founder and CEO of the Board of Directors of Autism Cares Foundation, Linda Kuepper strives to improve the lives of individuals with autism. Their needs help her determine the future of the Foundation and how it can best benefit these individuals and their families. As a mother of a child with autism, Linda knows firsthand the challenges that those caring for someone with autism face.  She challenges the Foundation and other organizations to address the shortcomings in today’s care system, relentless in her pursuit to enrich the lives of those with autism.  Linda is also a contributor to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick’s Autism Roundtable forums with other Autism professionals to address issues facing people with autism. Establishing the Autism Cares Foundation has required a great deal of hard work, positivity and intense dedication.  Debra Wallace Forman Raising a child with Autism can be challenging, yet the joy and gifts each child brings to those around them are special.  Listen to Debra Wallace Forman and  find out what she’s learned raising her son with Autism and the numerous gifts. Debra is a journalist, blogger, motivational speaker and publicist who uses her passion for writing and storytelling to help the Autism Cares Foundation spread its message of kindness and acceptance for all children  A staunch autism advocate and the mother of a 12-year-old son with autism, Adam, Debra has written extensively on special needs parenting, choosing kindness, increasing acceptance, and finding the gifts that each child with autism, and other special needs, has to offer the world.   

First on the show we meet Jacqui Makowski, Executive Director of the Autism Cares Foundation. April is Autism Awareness Month, but the Autism Cares Foundation works year round to provide more than 200 programs and services for all of our loved ones with autism and other special needs.  For more info, please visit autismcaresfoundation.org Then we meet another remarkable Komen Champion of Breast Cancer, Nancy Moskoff. Nancy is a two-time breast cancer survivor. She has walked in 12 Philadelphia Susan G. Komen 3 Day walks, and participates in other cities as well! Nancy is an incredible woman. We hope Nancy inspires you to walk for a cure. The 3 Day is October 18-20th in Philadelphia. For more info and to register visit The3Day.org.  

This week’s show is all about the Autism Cares Foundation, a non-profit serving children, teens, and adults with autism, and other special needs, and their families. It was founded by Linda Kuepper and her husband Frank. Linda is the mother of two sons, Frankie, 22, a recent graduate of Penn State who is pursuing a career in pharmacology research, and Michael, 20, who attends Council Rock High School North, and was diagnosed with autism before his third birthday. As a result of Linda’s fierce love for her sons, she and her husband started the non-profit Autism Cares Foundation that is now celebrating its 10thAnniversary. For Linda, nurturing the Autism Cares Foundation has required hard work, positivity, and intense dedication. To date, the Autism Cares Foundation has held more than 1,250 free social programs and life enrichment opportunities and built a unique community of families bound by their love for their children, teens, and adults with autism, and other special needs. Linda has teamed up with Margie Ford, Director of Marketing & Sales for Clementon Park and Splash World for the 3rdAnnual Special Needs Family Fun Night at Clementon Park and Splash World on Tuesday, August 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The park will be closed to the public and open only to families caring for a loved one with special needs, and parking is free. The reduced price admission is $15 per person, and $5 from each ticket is being donated to Autism Cares Foundation. To order tickets please Click Here. For more information about the Autism Cares Foundation, please go to: www.autismcaresfoundation.org For further information about Clementon Park and Splash World go to: https://www.clementonpark.com/

  David Feinman Viral Ideas Zombie Run Founder Show 064 David Feinman is the founder and serial entrepreneur of Virtual Ideas a video creator marketing company and sold Zombie Run Phidelphia Racing Concepts LLC the largest national themed fun 5k races. David combined his passion as a marathon runner and owner of Bucks County Marathon Ventures LLC a startup which was a half marathon in Bucks County Pennsylvania and running the program through Tyler Park. Lessons Learned: How did David come up with the largest national Zombie Run themed fun run and how did he apply what he learned to his current company Viral Ideas. How did David in only 9 months generate 1.4 million in revenue build the Zombie Run into a 16 City tour, attract over 35k participants, handle a staff of 35 people, gets featured in Wired Magazine, USA Today and the New York Times and within one year sell the company for a profit How did Viral Ideas increase their customers from just 42 to over 120 in only one year? What is David's secret sauce to gain so many executive pitches and how were they able to get in front of so many executives We will also speak to David about his experience at Temple University Business Fox school and the Be Your Own Boss Bowl competition ‘BYOBB’ show notes back at MitchellChadrow.com/show064 Zombie run numbers? The idea behind Zombie Run: Combine a passion for running and entrepreneurship Testing the idea Capitalized on a national trend toward fitness and then heightened public interest in social media and themed events. Growing the idea to 1.4 million in revenue Managing a team of volunteers and contractors Our Startup round is sponsored by Chadrow.net Temple University - Tell us about being your own business bowl competition at TU (BYOBB) -> 10k Came in 2nd won a 10k cash prize. Ellen Weber Nick Delmonico Sales 42 customers to over 120 Knocking on doors Making calls How do you pitch the executives and get them to a face to face meeting sales -> time of BYOBB had 42 clients working out of their office space in Bucks County. won cash prizes forced them to take a more in-depth look at the company and see how it could be improved upon it. Zach Medina Co-founder started Viral Ideas with $250 and 1 client. In the beginning, the company worked You spend 7 days a week, from early in the morning to late at night in the back of your client's office with the goal of growing Viral Ideas while also doing our best to over-deliver for our very first client. A year later, they set up shop in office-space in Southampton, PA. and continue to grow your team, partners, and client base. Growing the business hasn't been easy grinding it out overcoming the challenges that most startups face, giving up a social life and making significant sacrifices along the way. 2.5 years later, we have over 120 largest brands in the world and are continuously growing.] Viral Ideas Story dynamic, social media marketing agency Marketing. You work with your clients to convert written concepts into promotional videos for social media and company websites. Use the latest filmmaking equipment including drones to produce professional videos and are able to provide sophisticated animation or website background video. Mission - Our long-term goal is to help companies create videos that go viral," Customer videos: Viral ideas in the real world -> What are some of these significant brands you are working with around the world and how did you specifically sign them up? Let's talk decision making a critical skill in business and life - provide us an example of success Our Fast Pitch Round sponsored by trustsmarter.com Everyone loves books I created a book club MitchellChadrow.com/books charity balances your business and life when you were a freshman at Bucks Cty Community you got involved with Autism Cares Foundation co-Founders Linda and Frank Keupper tapped Feinman as its Race Director. Today he continues to help them to raise about $100,000 each year. You talk about all the schooling is there one teacher that stands out that had helped you the most [Business Club Advisors, [Bruce Imber and Greg Luce,] with helping to nurture his talents and instincts by sharing their experience in both academia and the business world. "They took the time to get to know me and had an impact on me outside the classroom," he said. Viral ideas are not the only business you teamed up with Zachary Medina you guys produced a popular teen dance held at the Newtown Athletic Club. NAC How did you get in there Save money on college tuition College students go to community college two years transfer to Temple last two The program encourages students to save tuition costs as they complete foundational courses, earn a two-year associate's degree at Bucks, and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree during another two years. "The advising staff guided me through the whole process," he said. Bucks County Community College Business School Dean, Dr. Tracy Timby to get involved. Start Me Up Challenge! Wrap Up Round  banksmarter.com Awards Best in Bucks for Media Production by Bucks Happening Speed Raceway Horsham, PA who Viral Ideas showed how the raceway could be using video in their social streams as the example throughout the presentation. Resources mentioned on the show Bucksmontchamber.com Onlinegeniuses.com How can people stay in touch reach out to you Three main takeaways:    

Linda Kuepper Celebrating 10 years: One foundation’s focus to improve the life experiences of children and young adults with autism, and their families. Find out how. As co-founder and CEO of the Board of Directors of Autism Cares Foundation, Linda Kuepper strives to improve the lives of individuals with autism. Their needs help her determine the future of the Foundation and how it can best benefit these individuals and their families. As a mother of a child with autism, Linda knows firsthand the challenges that those caring for someone with autism face.  She challenges the Foundation and other organizations to address the shortcomings in today’s care system, relentless in her pursuit to enrich the lives of those with autism.  Linda is also a contributor to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick’s Autism Roundtable forums with other Autism professionals to address issues facing people with autism. Establishing the Autism Cares Foundation has required a great deal of hard work, positivity and intense dedication.  Debra Wallace Forman Raising a child with Autism can be challenging, yet the joy and gifts each child brings to those around them are special.  Listen to Debra Wallace Forman and  find out what she’s learned raising her son with Autism and the numerous gifts. Debra is a journalist, blogger, motivational speaker and publicist who uses her passion for writing and storytelling to help the Autism Cares Foundation spread its message of kindness and acceptance for all children  A staunch autism advocate and the mother of a 12-year-old son with autism, Adam, Debra has written extensively on special needs parenting, choosing kindness, increasing acceptance, and finding the gifts that each child with autism, and other special needs, has to offer the world.   

Dr. Jo Anne White’s Award Winning and International Bestselling book:“More Heaven: Because Every Child Is Special” is based on a true story about the many lives it changed, including her own: An inspirational Story of the journey of one teacher and her students with autism and special needs who mount a tireless battle to shift the tide toward the acceptance of people who are different. Proceeds support the Autism Cares Foundation’s Center of Excellence. Both “More Heaven” and “Bully Free” received a Mom’s Choice Award for Excellence and have been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. Jo Anne has also authored and co-authored many books for women, men and businesses as resources for personal, professional and spiritual growth, leadership, success and empowerment. They include Amazon International Bestseller “Keys to Conscious Business Growth” , “Mastering the Art of Success”, “JOY”, “The Self Architect,” and more.

Jo Anne White, Ph.D is an International Award-Winning, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Certified Professional Coach and Energy Master who has helped millions of individuals and organizations shape their dreams, master their own success and triumph. Known globally as the “Success Doc,” Dr. White is the Executive Producer and Host of the popular Power Your Life TV and Radio Shows and CEO/President of Dr. Jo Anne White Consulting Services, LLC.  Now an Amazon International Bestseller and based on a true story about one pioneer program to educate children with special needs and autism at a time when people often viewed these wonderful children as uneducable! Proceeds support the Autism Cares Foundation in the creation of their Center of Excellence. Jo Anne has also authored and co-authored many books for women, men and businesses as resources for personal, professional and spiritual growth, leadership, success and empowerment. . www.drjoannewhite.com  www.poweredbysuccess.biz

Do you have or know someone who has Autism? Are you looking for someone who understands what it’s like?   Debra Wallace Forman is the Director of Communications for the non-profit Autism Cares Foundation. She works with Linda  and Frank Kuepper, co-founders of the Autism Cares Foundation. Together, they’re transforming the lives of hundreds of children with autism and their families by providing up to 150 free annual events and life enrichment programs.   Debra is also the founder of Wallace Media Services, a full-service writing, editing, publicity and social media company that helps nonprofits, and businesses with their promotional campaigns.She’s been published in Family Circle, Cosmopolitan, Australian Woman’s Day, the British Press Association, Suburban Life Magazine, and numerous other publications.   Linda is a loving mom of two sons and a formidable woman. After her younger son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism before his third birthday, Linda and Frank decided to “re-write the rulebook” and provide an active and happy life for their young sons. As a result of their heartfelt parental love, Linda and Frank co-founded the Autism Cares Foundation.   Linda’s dream for the Autism Cares Foundation is constantly expanding, and will soon be providing services for special needs adults. Linda is relentless in her pursuit of an Autism Life Enrichment Community – Center of Excellence, and further expanding Autism Cares Foundation into other parts of the tri-state area and beyond. The Autism Cares Foundation has become an extended family of acceptance, and clearly shows that the dream of one family can change the world.   Join Dr Jo Anne White, author and host of Power Your Life Radio, and find out how you can change lives.