Walk Now for Autism, October 12

This note came to me from my son's wife Christina. Aaron and Christina's daughter Cordy, who just turned 4 last month, is one of millions affected by autism, that mysterious and - s0 far incurable - developmental disorder. Cordy attends a special education program that has helped her tremendously. She is, of course, my beautiful, smart, sweet, kind and very polite grand-child, whom I adore. Research appears to be the best hope for combating this. (I think it's caused by millions of tons of pollutants we've dumped on this planet in the past 100 years!)
Cordy's parents are participating in a Walk Now for Autism event on October 12. They are hoping to raise money to be used for research. Please help. Read below for details. -charlie

Charlie,

Aaron and I are participating in Walk Now for Autism on Oct. 12 for Cordy. As you may know, autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial.

Cordy has already benefited from the research that has been done so far, but she has a long way to go still, and is depending on further advances in therapy and genetic research for her own success in life. We are committed to making sure she has the best chance at a "normal" childhood.

Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise $ 250 to help fund essential research. I will be walking on Oct. 12 and would like you to support those affected by autism.

You can donate to Walk Now for Autism and join my team online through my webpage at http://www.walknowforautism.org/columbus/personal/cmc. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form located on my page or send me a check made out to Autism Speaks. My team name is Cordelia, Warrior Princess; please note this on your check and the donation form.

Please join me in my fight against autism. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today, including Cordy.

Sincerely,
Christina

http://www.walknowforautism.org/columbus/personal/cmc
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Autism Speaks 501 (C)(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938

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Follow this link to visit the team page for Cordelia, Warrior Princess.
Follow this link to visit Christina McMenemy's page.

Christina McMenemy

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Einhorn Sisters Spotted

Columbus -- Paparazzi have recently glimpsed at the sisters, Cordi (2-year, 10 month-old), Mira (2 month-old), cavorting at the hippest, chic spots around Columbus.

Surrounded by body-guards, aides, sycophants and throngs of adoring admirers, the girls display amazing presence of mind by acting totally natural and happy.

These few rare images displayed below, are available thanks to the intrepid photography by grandpa C.

More images? See a recent slide show, click on link. To advance slide show, 7 images in total, click on any thumbnail or scroll up and down.


(this blog makes it easy to show-off my granddaughters to any and all my relatives and friends, anywhere in the world- as well as to anyone else who happens upon these pages and may happen to admire a grandparent' s pride!- charlie)

Cordi's Photo in Columbus Monthly

Yep! That's our Cordi pounding on a drum and having herself a ball, at a Peanut Butter and Jazz event at the Columbus Music Hall, last year. She was then about 18 months old (almost 3 now)


This image of Cordelia Einhorn (OK, so she IS my granddaughter… so what? I can't brag about her? Just look at that face! Have you ever seen anyone cuter?) appears in the current issue of Columbus Monthly along with an article about the Peanut Butter and Jazz series of concerts for children presented regularly at the Music Hall. Her name did not appear in the article, so we are revealing it here, in response to the avalanche of Monthly readers intrigued by who that exuberantly attractive little girl may be.


Becky Ogden, owner and director of the Columbus Music Hall, does a terrific job of making it fun for kids to learn jazz, usually 3 to 4 times yearly. The best and most dedicated jazz musicians in the area are invited to present the art form to children of all ages. Everyone gets a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a cookie and a glass of OJ. What a treat to tummies and ears! What Fun!


Please visit the Music Hall website (see link above) for a complete schedule of events and more info about concerts and appearances.