Pinning Down Autism began in December 2006 with members
of the wrestling community who are personally affected
by Autism.
Pinning Down Autism annual events are now featured in 5 states for 2010 so far!!
Msgr Farrell HS, Staten Island, NY - 4th year
Dana College, Blair, NE - 2nd year
Arizona State University - 2nd year
Attrition Combat, Rockford, IL - 1st year
Rhino Wrestling, Fayetteville, NC - 1st year
Please also visit Wrestle Against Autism and support their 3rd annual event, coming up May 16, 2010 at Ohio State University.
Our 4th annual flagship event
will be held on June 6th, 2010
in Staten Island, NY!
Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with Autism,
a condition that was almost unheard of just a few years
ago, and the incidence is ever increasing.
Here are the facts about autism.
Our mission is to bring the
collective strength of the wrestling community together
in this battle that must be fought and won immediately.By creating wrestling tournaments and other athletic activities for the cause, we also engage our youth in giving back to the community. In addition, those who have not seen the outstanding character and strength that is the people of wrestling, gain an understanding of our great sport, and how invaluable it is in the lives of those who participate.
Funds raised by our efforts
thus far have been
contributed to:
The Ethan Foundation For Autism, who provides summer camp programs for children with autism Autism
Speaks, a group that is committed to changing the
future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders Neighborheart, who provides "Quality of Life" grants to families who struggle with autism Surfers Healing, who provides the adventure of surfing to children with autism The Global Autism Project , who provide educational resources for children on the autism spectrum in developing countries.
Thank you to Takedown Radio for the continued support and helping us to spread the word!!
