By Christina Danos, Founder of Kettlebells 4 Autism
I am pleased to share with Science in Autism Treatment readers that Kettlebells 4 Autism has chosen the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) to be the recipient of funds raised at the upcoming 2014 One Hour Long Cycle Event. I take this opportunity to offer some details about this exciting event.
Why support ASAT?
Who would not want to support ASAT’s vital mission of helping families affected by autism? As subscribers you all are aware that ASAT is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving access to sound, science-based information regarding the broad aspects of living with, and effectively treating, autism. Through the ASAT website, newsletter, and other resources, ASAT aims to assist families of individuals with autism, including those of children newly diagnosed, in their search for accurate information regarding autism and its treatment. This commitment to dissemination and support also applies to the providers who serve individuals with autism.
What is the 2014 One hour Long Cycle Event?
Kettlebells are large, cast iron, ball-shaped weights used for exercise, weight training, and sport. The One Hour Long Cycle (1HLC) is an annual kettlebell lifting charity event that allows people from around the world to come together for 60 minutes and lift together to raise funds and bring awareness to a different charitable organization each year. Founded by Jason Dolby, a
Kettlebell Sport coach and competitor, previous years have included participants in Japan, Canada, Kazakhstan, the United States, and Singapore, and fundraising for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, Children’s Hospital Los Angles, and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. This year, the 1HLC is collaborating with Kettlebells 4 Autism to raise funds for Association for Science in Autism Treatment.
When is the event?
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2014. This date coincides with the 5-year anniversary of the 1HLC.
What will the event involve?
The long cycle movement is comprised of a kettlebell clean, followed by a kettlebell jerk, and for the purposes of this event, participants are not to set the kettlebell down for the duration of the hour. The event will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. (PDT). All participants will begin their 60 minutes of long cycle movement at the same time, no matter where in the world they live, alone or with a group! Satellite locations are welcome anywhere and can include a single lifter or many lifters. We all do this together to pay tribute to those affected by autism and to raise funds and awareness for their family members seeking a path to effective treatment.
Why take part in the 2014 One Hour Long Cycle Event?
Recent CDC statistics suggest that 1 in 68 children in the United States have been identified with an autism diagnosis. This means it is likely that you know someone who has, in some way, been touched by the disorder. Those who participate in a rigorous form of exercise, such as kettlebells, may have a special appreciation for the intense stamina, perseverance, and dedication of all those involved in helping individuals with autism realize their fullest potential. In particular, the demands on families are intense.
How will funds be used?
All funds raised will be directly donated to the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT). ASAT will provide receipts for tax purposes. Funds raised from this event will contribute to ASAT’s goal of creating and disseminating a resource booklet for parents and other caregivers of newly diagnosed children.
Families are overwhelmed by the decisions that they need to make in light of the 400+ treatments for autism that can be found in an online search, only a handful of which possess scientific support. As a result, families too often experience detrimental consequences of invalid, costly and even dangerous treatments. The resource booklet will support family members in becoming savvier consumers and advocates.
