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Doug Flutie Jr Foundation Autism Awareness Patch Fundraiser

Autism Awareness
Posted on: March 25, 2022 - 11:15am
Autism Patch

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

HALIFAX PD will once again host police patch fundraiser to benefit the Flutie Foundation for Autism Awareness Month

 

Halifax, Mass – (March 27, 2023)- The Halifax Police Department today , once again, announced its proud partnership with The Doug Flutie Jr., Foundation for Autism (The Flutie Foundation), a leading non-profit in the Autism community, for an “April Autism Awareness Month” police patch fundraiser. Throughout the month of April, the Halifax police department will sell custom and collectible police patches. All proceeds from the patches will go to the Flutie Foundation and their efforts to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism.

“It’s through our generous and dedicated community partners, like Halifax police department, that the Flutie Foundation can raise critical funds allowing people and families with autism live life to the fullest,” said Nick Savarese, Director of the Flutie Foundation. “We are grateful to partner with police stations that keep people with autism safe in their community and work to build autism acceptance.” 

Autism police patches will be sold (online) for $10.00 which includes shipping of the patches with all proceeds benefiting the Flutie Foundation. To place your order, click on this link:  https://secure.qgiv.com/event/halifaxpolicedepartment2023/

The patches will then be mailed out. This is the Halifax police department’s second time participating in a police patch fundraiser for social and partnering with the Flutie Foundation.  

“We’re excited to partner with the Flutie Foundation,” says Joao Chaves, Chief of Police “They do so much to directly provide help to people and families with autism. Creating a community of autism awareness and acceptance is very important to the people we serve in our town. We are hoping our first year is successful and plan on building on our involvement and partnership.”

 

ABOUT THE FLUTIE FOUNDATION

Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired them to help others on an equally long and challenging journey. Over its 20-year history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $15 million to schools and organizations that provide clinical therapies, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, job supports, and more for people affected by autism. The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its partnerships and special initiatives.