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About Pinning Down Autism

Pinning Down Autism began in December 2006 with members of the wrestling community who are personally affected by Autism.

Our 3rd annual flagship event
will take place May 30, 2009
in Staten Island, NY!
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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: 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, and Surfers Healing, who provides the adventure of surfing to children with autism.

Our flagship event this year will also feature The Global Autism Project

Also please visit Autism Votes and enter your name to join in the fight to get legislation passed that is needed.

You may have noticed the puzzle piece theme used on our website. Click here to read more about why puzzle pieces are the international symbol for Autism.


News & Updates

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5/30/09 Our 3rd Annual Takedown Tournament and Barbecue -
info
5/16/09 Danbury, CT How many pushups would you do to help an autistic child? 2nd Annual Pushing Past Autism
5/17/09 Ohio State University and Mad River Wrestling Officials Association present the 2nd annual "Wrestle Against Autism". Visit wrestle against autism
Paddle For Autism Awareness summer series, 7 cities around the U.S. for info

Pinning Down Autism has been featured on Takedown Radio
See the 4/12/08 show under achives.

4/27/08 Our flagship event! 246 wrestlers competed in the second annual Takedown Tournament and Barbecue at Monsignor Farrell H.S.
5/17/08 Ohio State University and Mad River Wrestling Officials Association held their first annual "Wrestle Against Autism". Visit wrestle against autism

6/7/08 The first annual "Pushing Past Autism", pushup contest was held at Western Connecticut State University. See,
http://www.pushingpastautism.org

Rapper Sean Delaney tells it like it is. Check out his video!

Intermat article: Princeton Wrestles Autism, Raises More Than $3000 In Preseason Community Effort. Click here for details

Music group "Five For Fighting" will make a donotion to Autism Speaks each time some one watches their music video.

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"Wrestling is a standard of excellence. It is that standard of excellence, in sports and in life, that will lead us to find cures doe the things overtaking us." -Dan Gable

 

Upcoming Events

5/30/09 3rd Annual Takedown Tournament and BBQ - Msgr Farrell H.S. Staten Island, NY
info

5/16/09 2nd annual Pushing Past Autism
5/17/09 2nd annual Wrestle Against Autism
Paddle For Autism Aweness summer series

 

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