IRVINE, CA — Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national nonprofit organization
founded in 2000 that helps families living with autism navigate the challenges of
the disorder. This year marks the 11th
anniversary of the annual “Ante Up for Autism” casino and gala event, which
will take place at the recently renovated Waterfront
Beach Resort in Huntington Beach,
California, on Sat., Oct. 28, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
Guests, sponsors, celebrities and poker professionals will come together
for a casino-themed fundraiser hosted by TACA. Please join co-title sponsors Ira Hermann, CLU, ChFC of Capstone
Partners Financial & Insurance Services, LLC; Josh and Courtney Ungaro; and
co-presenting sponsors KROQ and Happy Family Brands for dinner, silent
auctions and friendly poker games, all while raising money to provide Real
Help Now for families affected by this prevalent and underfunded condition.
All proceeds benefit TACA families.
WHY:
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Almost 3 million people are living with autism in
the U.S.
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A new case of autism is diagnosed every eight minutes — 180 kids each day in the U.S.
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Autism is on the increase and not slowing down. In
1970, the rate was 1 in every 10,000 U.S. children. Today, autism affects 1 in 68 children.
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More children are diagnosed with autism each year
than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined, yet the least amount of funding
goes to researching this disease.
WHO:
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Author and
socialite Manny Khoshbin
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Actress, model and
socialite Leyla Milani-Khoshbin
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Poker professionals
Kenna James and Michelle Lau
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Actress Nicky
Whelan
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Former NFL player,
actor and producer Kerry Rhodes
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Actor David
Marciano
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Actor
Johnathon Schaech
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Actor
Nicholas Gonzalez
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Actor
Joe Reitman
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Radio
host KFI Tim Conway Junior
With
more celebrities to be announced!
Last year’s Ante Up for Autism event surpassed
its fundraising goal, successfully raising over $630,000. Donations are
allocated toward developing 12 programs that strengthen the autism community by
connecting families and the professionals who can help them
through this often difficult journey.
About TACA
Talk About Curing Autism is a national nonprofit
organization dedicated to
leading a community
that supports, educates and provides hope to families affected by autism. The organization currently
serves over 50,000 families with an average of 350 new families connecting with
them each month for support and guidance about best practices. For more
information about TACA or to get involved, please visit www.tacanow.org.