Light Up Blue, Madison

About one in 68 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. With rates this high, everyone is affected. ASK (Always Support Kids) is our local group working with 4-H to bring support and understanding to the many families that are affected by autism and other developmental disorders. This is where you come in… The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. How will you help shine a light for autism awareness? The 4-H ASK group will be celebrating all month long! We will kick off the month on April 2nd at the NFCC Art Gallery, auctioning off original artwork painted by children touched by autism. The annual ASK A5K will be April 11th at Lanier Field. We believe children on the spectrum should be able to attend a summer camp just like any of their peers. All month, money raised through our au-some fundraisers will help send our very special children to a 4-H camp at Camp Cherry Lake. The ASK group would like to thank our community for all of their previous and future support! Here are a few ways YOU can Light It Up Blue Madison County: Light Up Your House (ACE Hardware in Madison has BLUE light bulbs.) • Change outdoor/indoor white bulbs to blue bulbs • Tint windows with blue gel sheets • Cover existing fixtures with blue gel filters • Invite neighbors and friends to Light It Up Blue and join in shining a light for autism awareness! Wear Blue Incorporate blue into apparel or accessories for family, friends, co workers and staff (ties, scarfs, shirts, etc.) Post Blue • Turn your website blue or add the Light It Up Blue logo with a link to autismspeaks.org/LIUB • Share your participation through emails, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ • Tweet autism facts with #LIUB in your tweets • Download the free LIUB iPhone or Android app to add photos and see all the participating buildings When posting your Light It Up Blue festivities online be sure to use the hashtag: #LIUBMadisonCounty