Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Family Fun Day with CRAB Sailing at Sandy Point

Over 40 family members and their children enjoyed a beautiful (but hot!) day at the beach and FREE sailing courtesy of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) at Sandy Point Beach in Anne Arundel County, MD.  Thanks to the efforts of volunteer extraordinaire, Glenn Carr - families joined us from the Eastern Shore; Elkridge; Columbia -- even Manassas, VA!

A wonderful time was had by all – and several people expressed their gratitude for having the opportunity to socialize with other families while enjoying a day on the Bay. Pathfinders presented Glenn Carr with a Governor’s Citation honoring him for his volunteer efforts on our behalf and Linda Carter-Ferrier, Pathfinders Board Member and President of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Autism Society of America presented Glenn with a "Hometown Hero" Award.  Many, many thanks to Glenn Carr and volunteers Teresa Garcia and Naomi Garcia for their assistance!

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Monday, May 5, 2008 - 7th Annual Pathfinders for Autism Golf Tournament
Hosted at the Hillendale Country Club

Over 150 guests joined us for an amazing day of Golf, Dinner & Awards and raised over $170,000 for Pathfinders for Autism!  Pathfinders honored several long-time volunteers with Citations from Governor Martin O'Malley, including:
    Glenn Carr
    Minor Carter
    C. Richard Chaney
    Kathy & Dave Clemens
    Greg Hall
    Kathy Hood
    T. J. Zeller

The Event was sponsored by
Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln Mercury and the Brandes & Jones Family!

Presenting Foursomes:
CIGNA HealthCare
George Weiss Associates, Inc.
Jim Prey
The Wade Family

Foursome Sponsors:
Aerotek / Allegis Group Services
The Behrle Family
Black & Decker
The Carey Family
CBIZ
Cornerstone Financial & Trustbuilders Services
CyberCore Technologies
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Johnson Rooney Welch
Marsh & Mercer
Denny & Cindi Mather
Medex Global
MetDESK
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Carroll & Ellie Nordhoff
Opfer Auctioneering
RK & K
Starr Systems Design
Steve Nye-Ridge Door
The Surhoff Family
T. Rowe Price
Work & Family Benefits, Inc.

Special Acknowledgements:
The Baltimore Orioles
Black & Decker
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Brooks
The Chaney Foundation
Diamond Comics
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Hillendale Country Club
MinuteClinic
Mizuno
Radcliffe Jewelers
The Surhoff Family
Under Armour

Many, many thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers and donors!

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September 26, 2007 -- Mt. Washington Tavern Event a Huge Success!

Many thanks to everyone who came out to the Mt. Washington Tavern to support Pathfinders. We really appreciate your generosity and hope you had a great time! Thanks to you, Pathfinders won the $10,000 prize!

Special Thanks to our Celebrity Guest Bartenders:

B.J. Surhoff
Polly Surhoff
Mike Bordick
Steve Geppi
Marianne Banister
Mary Beth Marsden
Stash of 98 Rock
Greg Hall of the Early Monday Morning Show Comedy Improv Troupe

Also, to Al Walsh who provided live music.  Raffle sales and donations raised nearly $2,000! Congratulations to our raffle prize winners - Cheryl Pompa, Kathy Gaines and Judy Pitt.

THANK YOU!
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March 31 thru April 1, 2007 - Baltimore Comedy Fest

Second annual Baltimore Comedy Fest for Autism Awareness. Many thanks to producer, Greg Hall, and his friends for putting together an exciting line up of top standup comics, improv troupes and others who joined forces for Autism Awareness. The Baltimore Comedy Fest ran six different comedy shows over the three day span at the Mobtown Theater in Hampden and raised over $1,600 for Pathfinders for Autism.
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December 9, 2006 - Heart-to-Heart

Robert Hitz, an engaging and intuitive pianist and composer, performed a special solo concert benefiting PATHFINDERS for AUTISM at the Slayton House in Columbia, MD. Many thanks to Robert, his wife and friends who made this a truly wonderful evening in honor of Robert's student Danny, a 4-year-old boy who has autism.

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August 13, 2006 - ROCK FOR AUTISM

Music lovers rocked to the sounds of local bands, Finger Cuffs, DayNovo, Devil’s Radio, Paperback Tragedy and 7 Days Torn on Sunday, Aug. 13 and helped to raise over $1,000 for Pathfinders for Autism. Hosted by Stash of 98 Rock, the show was held at Fletcher’s in Baltimore.

Lily Nebel and Dayve Bowles, parents of a son with autism, came up with the idea for a benefit show as a way to give back to Pathfinders for helping them with referrals and support for their son's treatment and educational needs. 

Special thanks also to Ginny Weyant for her untiring efforts in publicizing the event and the Baltimore Orioles for donating an autographed bat that was raffled at the event.

May 22, 2006 - 5th Annual Pathfinders for Autism Golf Tournament

Our fifth annual golf tournament was a huge success, raising over $100,000 for Pathfinders and the families we serve. Mark your calendars for May 21, 2007! Details soon...

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Bob Davidson Ford
The Surhoff Family

CIGNA Healthcare
Marsh & McLennan
The Wade Family
George Weiss Associates, Inc.

CBIZ
Hewitt Associates
Johnson Rooney Welch, Inc.
Spivey Financial
Starr Systems Design
Thomas Associates, LLP
Work & Family Benefits
The Behrle Family
Black & Decker
The Coyle Family & Eastern Athletic Services
CyberCore Technologies
Jeffrey Dayton and Family
Farmers & Merchants Bank
The Galli Family
Inter-Rail Group
Medex Global
MetLife
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc.
RAL & Associates
Smith Barney
T. Rowe Price
The Waldron Family
Winakur Partners

The Baltimore Orioles
Under Armour
Smyth Jewelers

May 19-21, 2006 - World of Possibilities - Disabilities Expo and Autism Day

Pathfinders was pleased to sponsor "Imagine the Possibilities - Autism Day" - Sunday, May 21 - as part of the World of Possibiltiies Disabilities Expo held at the Timonium Fair Grounds. Hundreds of families attended to hear internationally renowned speakers and meet vendors of services and supplies for individuals with autism.

March 31 - April 2, 2006 - Baltimore Comedy Fest

First annual Baltimore Comedy Fest for Autism Awareness. Many thanks to producer, Greg Hall, and his friends for putting together an exciting line up of top standup comics, improv troupes and others who joined forces for Autism Awareness. The Baltimore Comedy Fest ran six different comedy shows over the three day span at the Mobtown Theater in Hampden and raised over $1,000 for Pathfinders for Autism.

March 5, 2006 - Bull & Oyster Roast

Nearly 300 guests attended the Baltimore County Bar Association’s annual Bull & Oyster Roast raising over $3,000 for Pathfinders for Autism. In addition to enjoying a delicious assortment of foods, this family-friendly event included a visit by “Lulu the Clown” who entertained the little ones with tricks, balloon flowers and hats. Guests danced to music by The Mighty, Mighty Barristers and bid on over 35 wonderful silent auction items. A fun time was had by all and we are most grateful to the Young Lawyers’ Committee of the Baltimore County Bar Association for selecting Pathfinders for Autism as this year’s beneficiary.

October 9, 2005 - Hair Cuttery Cut-a-Thon

Many thanks to the generous ladies at the Hair Cuttery at Cherryvale Plaza in Reisterstown, MD who donated their time to sponsor a “Cut-A-Thon” on Sunday, October 9th.  The event raised autism awareness and funds for Pathfinders.

September 17, 2005 - Autism/Spina Bifida Night at Camden Yards

Dozens of families joined Pathfinders for Autism and the Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association for a fun evening at Camden Yards when the Orioles took on Tampa Bay. 

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August 22, 2005 - Boys of Summer, Morton's the Steakhouse

Over 100 guests spent an evening at Morton’s, The Steakhouse, enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and mingling with friends and notables and raising over $12,000 during a rousing live auction. Joining in the fun were Baltimore Orioles B.J. Surhoff, B.J. Ryan, and Brian Roberts. First Lady Kendel S. Ehrlich stopped by to present Pathfinders with a Governor’s Citation in recognition of the support we provide to families of individuals with autism. Many thanks to all who attended! 
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