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MBCA’s ‘March Madness Mixer’ Donates $2,100 to FACES and Autism Research

Friday, March 15th, 2013

ATLANTIC CITY — The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA)’s March Madness Winter Mixer was a booming success March 11, as the organization raised $2,100 for this year’s beneficiary, FACES 4 Autism — a support group that provides education, awareness and assistance to families dealing with autism (faces4autisim.org). fundraiser 1

fundraiser 2FACES president Isabella Mosca accepted the donation on the organization’s behalf.

The event was sponsored by AtlantiCare and supported by MBCA membership. For more information about the MBCA, visit mbcanj.com.

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MBCA’S Winter Charity Mixer is March 11

Monday, March 4th, 2013

March-Madness-Mailer-Back-wATLANTIC CITY — The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) will hold its annual Winter Charity Mixer at 5:30pm Monday, March 11, at Cuba Libra in The Quarter at Tropicana.

Slip out of the cold and into a dry mojito, and help raise funds for the MBCA’s selected charity this year:  FACES 4 Autism. FACES is dedicated to autism awareness, education and support for families dealing with those stricken with autism (visit faces4autism.org).

Tickets are $25 per person or a “MAD Package” is available where parties can buy 10 tickets and get one free for $250.FACES_4_Autism_logo

Along with great fare by Cuba Libre, there will also be a dessert display by “Luscious & Sweet,” giveaways, music and a cash bar.

Sponsored by AtlantiCare, the event is open to all MBCA members and their guests. Call (609) 348-1903 for reservations or visit mbcanj.com.

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Caesars Entertainment Supports ‘Blowing Bubbles for Autism’

Friday, April 27th, 2012
Caesars Entertainment employees "blow bubbles for autism" on Thursday, April 26, on the Boardwalk.

Caesars Entertainment employees "blow bubbles for autism" on Thursday, April 26, on the Boardwalk.

ATLANTIC CITY — On Thursday, April 26, the four Caesars Entertainment properties — Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, Bally’s, and Showboat — attempted to break the Guinness World Record for most bubbles blown simultaneously in support of April as Autism Awareness Month.

Caesars Entertainment employees and Legends in Concert cast members all participated on the Boardwalk between Bally’s and Caesars blew bubbles to support Faces 4 Autism — a local Ventnor organization dedicated to autism education and support. Members of the Legends in Concert cast that participated were Tina Turner, the Blues Brothers, Liza Minnelli, Elvis, Debbie Gibson and Ray Charles.

'Legends in Concert' performers Debbie Gibson and Tina Turner blow bubbles for autism.

'Legends in Concert' performers Debbie Gibson and Tina Turner blow bubbles for autism.

Autism Awareness Month encourages everyone to accept and value the diversity of individuals impacted by autism.Bubbles have significance in the early childhood to adult years of those affected by autism. They are used in activities for skill development and the figurative expression of feelings of isolation.

Through understanding bubbles and their many forms for an autistic individual, it is hoped that Blow Bubbles for Autism will help the community understand and accept those impacted by autism.

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