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		ING DIRECT Ride Now Colorado September 7, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks' 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Colorado on Sunday, September 7, from Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver to Little Bear, Evergreen Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/co or contact ridenow@autismspeaks.org.

		ING DIRECT Ride Now Chicago September 21, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Chicago, on Sunday, September 21, from Wildfire Harley-Davidson, Villa Park, Ill. to Village of Addison Complex, Ill. Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/chi or contact ridenow@autismspeaks.org.

		*ING* DIRECT Ride Now Philadelphia September 28, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks' 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Philadelphia on Sunday, September 28, from Camden Waterfront at the Aquarium, Camden to Trump Marina, Atlantic City Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/phi or contact ridenow@autismspeaks.org.

		Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Gala October 1, 2008 Join Autism Speaks for the “Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Gala,” a unique, large scale VIP dinner extravaganza. This year's event will be set against the backdrop of Cipriani Wall Street's luxurious interior, in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District. This signature Autism Speaks event will be hosted by Brian Williams, anchorman & Managing Editor of NBC Nightly News,and Tom Colicchio, Chef and Owner of Craft Restaurants. The evening will feature over 60 leading chefs joining forces to help battle autism. Dinner chefs – one chef per sponsor table –will prepare a four course meal exclusively for their dinner guests. This year's roster of leading chefs include such culinary luminaries as Christian Albin, Executive Chef of The Four Seasons; Franklin Becker, Executive Chef of Sheridan Square and event Co-Chair; Wylie Dufresne, Executive Chef and Owner of wd~50; Aaron Sanchez, Chef and Co-Owner of Centrico, among many others. The evening also features a live auction filled with exclusive packages and luxury items. In addition, guests will be entertained by acclaimed musician Harry Connick, Jr. in a thrilling live musical performance. The event will be chaired by Philip M. Harris; Autism Speaks executive board member, Kevin J. Murray; and Franklin Becker, recently named Executive Chef of Sheridan Square, a modern American restaurant located at 138 7th Avenue South, between Charles and W 10th Streets. For inquiries or to reserve for the "Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Gala," please contact Liz Sabia at (646) 834-6660 or via e-mail at ESabia@AutismSpeaks.org.

		*ING* DIRECT Ride Now Southern California October 5, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks' 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Southern California on Sunday, October 5, from two starting points: North - Bartels' Harley-Davidson, Marina Del Rey South - Orange County Harley-Davidson/Buell, Irvine Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/socal or contact bhan@autismspeaks.org.

		Third Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic at Sleepy Hollow October 6, 2008 Autism Speaks' “Third Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic” will take place on October 6, 2008 at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y. This year's celebrity filled golf tournament, previously held at the Deepdale Golf Club, will be hosted by Joe Kernen, host of the highly popular show “Squawk Box” on CNBC. The event continues its yearly tradition of pairing golfers with a celebrity player for a day of golf and fun all for a great cause. Past celebrity players have included “Today” co-anchor Matt Lauer; NFL player and CBS game analyst Marcus Allen; Today In New York's Sports Anchor Otis Livingston; Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench; University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun, former New York Giants linebacker and sports broadcaster Harry Carson; former NFL tight end Howard Cross; former NFL defensive back Dick Lynch; Olympic gold medal winning snowboarder Ross Powers; and CBS' The Early Show co-anchor and the host of A&E's Biography series, Harry Smith. The day's highlights include a putting competition and numerous course contests and the event concludes with a dinner program that features a live and silent auction. To reserve, please contact Eileen McDonough at (212) 252-8584 or via e-mail at EMcDonough@AutismSpeaks.org

		ING DIRECT Ride Now Las Vegas October 12, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Las Vegas, on Sunday, October 12, from UNLV to the Hard Rock Hotel. Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/lv or contact ridenow@autismspeaks.org.

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