Fifth Annual "Rock 4 Autism" Fundraiser at The Cubby Bear North

The Northern Illinois Center for Autism has once again partnered with The Cubby Bear North for the Fifth Annual “Rock 4 Autism” event, a family-friendly fundraiser.    Sunday, May 5, from 12pm to 6pm at 21661North Milwaukee Avenue in Lincolnshire, Rock 4 Autism will be an afternoon of five local jam bands, including:

October Road www.octoberroadrocks.com

Jay VonBruchhaeuser https://www.facebook.com/jayvonbruch

Johnny V & The Killer Bzzz https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyVandTheKillerBzzz

A Bloke Named Smokey https://www.facebook.com/ABlokeNamedSmokey

Helping Phriendly Orchestra https://www.facebook.com/hpofb

Kids will enjoy a moonwalk bouncer, face painting, sacred drum circle and more.  There will also be a silent auction and raffle prizes throughout the day.  Kids 12 and under will rock for free and adults will be only $20. 

The CDC recently reported that one in 50 children born today is being diagnosed with autism. Ten years ago it was one in 10,000. Almost everyone knows someone with autism.  Last year's Rock 4 Autism, with the help of over 500 participants, rose close to $10,000 for the Northern Illinois Center for Autism. To date, the past four events have raised over $30,000.  The Northern Illinois Center for Autism is a 501c3 nonprofit organization developed by parents and guided by professionals, all of whom are volunteers, serving well over 1,250 people annually.  For more information, visit http://www.nicautism.org/ .