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Connecticut Sun to Spotlight Autism Awareness

August 13, 2014 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release


UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 13, 2014) - The Connecticut Sun announced today it will host Autism Night as part of its Community Spotlight program during the game against the Washington Mystics Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.

With the help of many other proud supporters of Autism Speaks, a silent auction to benefit the Southeastern Connecticut Walk Now For Autism Speaks will take place on the Arena concourse during the game.

Those who would like to experience the excitement and family-friendly atmosphere of a WNBA game while also enjoying a discounted ticket price can visit http://tinyurl.com/mt6xozf, click on "find tickets" and enter the code word "2014."

"Thanks to the Connecticut Sun's Community Spotlight program, we are able to promote awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders to the general public, to provide free informational materials to families at our staffed table, and to provide the autism community and their family and friends, an opportunity to enjoy a great night of basketball with discounted tickets from Autism Speaks," said Kristen Anbari, the Southeastern Connecticut Autism Speaks Community Outreach and Events Chair.

Founded in 2005, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the cause, prevention, treatments and cure for autism while also increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

The Connecticut Sun Community Spotlight is a special program that offers non-profit groups a chance to raise funds while also using the platform of a WNBA game to build awareness with the public. To learn more about the Community Spotlight program, please visit http://tinyurl.com/sungroups.

Individual tickets and a variety of Daily Deals are on sale now. Daily Deals can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/sundailydeals. For more information, please a Connecticut Sun Ticket Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX (786-8499), email at tickets@connecticutsun.com or by visit www.connecticutsun.com.

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