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Oysters for Autism

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , on October 5, 2018 by Lowcountry Boil

Join Lowcountry Autism Foundation and Stokes Volkswagen for Oysters for Autism on November 11th from 4-7 PM at Bowens Island restaurant for a night of live music, oysters, drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets include all you can eat oysters, other food, and non-alcohol beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the day of the event. The event will also feature Live Music by Jack Triebold and an alternative local rock band, Batesman Stud Farm. A Silent Auction will accompany the oyster roast! With all proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s programs, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12 in advance with pricing increasing to $30 at the door the day of the event. Children 3 and under are free of charge.

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s strives to improve the lives of families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They provide clinical diagnostic assessments and programs to support families throughout the lifespan. The organization’s goal is to decrease the stress on the family and connect them with every available resource.  With a mostly volunteer, multidisciplinary staff LAF has provided over half a million dollars in free autism services while all funds raised stay in South Carolina.

For additional information about the event or Lowcountry Autism Foundation, visit www.lafinc.org.

 

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Lowcountry Autism Foundation to host Stokes Volkswagen 4th Annual Oysters for Autism

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2017 by Lowcountry Boil

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is set to shuck things up over some hot steamy oysters for a cause at their fourth annual Oysters for Autism event at Bowens Island Restaurant on Sunday, November 12th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online prior to the day of the event at www.lafinc.org.

The menu for the event includes oysters, chili and hot dogs and also includes non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Local artist Jack Triebold and local alternative rock band Bateman’s Stud Farm will provide entertainment. The event will also feature a silent auction with items ranging from generous gift certificates to businesses in the area to golf outings. Sponsors include title sponsor Stokes Volkswagen as well as Motley Rice, Lucey Mortgage, Cresswind Charleston and more. 

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s strives to improve the lives of families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They provide clinical diagnostic assessments and programs to support families throughout the lifespan. LAF’s goal is to decrease the stress on the family and connect them with every available resource.  With a mostly volunteer, multidisciplinary staff LAF has provided over half a million dollars in free autism services while all funds raised stay in South Carolina.

More information is available about Lowcountry Autism Foundation and the event at www.lafinc.org or please call Louisa Hopkins at 843-876-0415 for more details.

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A Family Next Door Screening

Posted in Sales & Events with tags , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2016 by Lowcountry Boil
13047840_10153414527927443_3850154421851895511_oThe Lowcountry Autism Foundation  presents a screening of a Family Next Door will be shown on Thursday, April 28th at 5pm at the Charleston Music Hall, located at 37 John St downtown. Featured at the Napa Valley Film Festival, it is an inspiring documentary featuring a Pittsburgh family with two children on the autism spectrum. Come see how their love, patience, and courage help them deal with the endless issues that fill their lives. There will be a Q&A with Donna Lund, the mother of the family in the film, Susan Callahan, LAF Executive Director and local parents. Admission is free, yet the Lowcountry Autism Foundation will be accepting donations. RSVP to Julia Corey at coreyj@musc.edu or 843.876.0415.  Watch the trailer by clicking here.
The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through individually designed programming, advocacy and awareness efforts. The non profit promotes optimal developmental outcomes through awareness of autism. Since 2008, LAF has assisted over 800 families in the lower coastal region of South Carolina through its high quality Autism Support Services.

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Lowcountry Autism Foundation for Oysters for Autism

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on November 3, 2014 by Lowcountry Boil

LAFPlease join the Lowcountry Autism Foundation for Oysters for Autism on Sunday, November 23rd from 4-7pm at Bowens Island Restaurant! With incredible views, guests will enjoy an afternoon of everything Charleston that includes live music, oysters, drinks and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include oysters and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Lowcountry Autism Foundation or are available online HERE. We hope you join to support this worthwhile cause!

All proceeds will benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are helped by the Lowcountry Autism Foundation at the MUSC Children’s Hospital. Family Support Services is a key component to the continuum of care which helps establish MUSC Health as a Certified Autism Friendly Hospital. Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s mission is to remove barriers and increase access to early clinical diagnosis, and treatment services, for individuals and families living with autism.

For additional information, please visit www.lafinc.org.

 

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