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Livingston ShopRite Turns Blue for Autism

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day

Light It Up Blue, a global autism awareness campaign, is coming to Livingston. 

The Livingston ShopRite is selling “Light It Up Blue” t-shirts for $10, as well as autism “puzzle pieces” for a donation of $1 or $5.  All proceeds will go directly to Autism Speaks. 

Autism Speaks’ mission is to change the future of all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.  ShopRite has joined the effort to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocate for needs of individuals with autism, as well their families and caregivers.

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Currently in its fourth year, Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that helps shine a light on the growing public health concern of autism.  On April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, iconic landmarks around the world, such as the Empire State Building in New York City, the Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Great Buddha at Hyogo in Japan will Light It Up Blue to show their support.  

Click HERE for more information on Light It Up Blue.

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Click HERE and HERE for more information on the Autism Speaks partnership with ShopRite.

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