Stand Up for Autism Paddleboard Event

Join us on May 13-14 as professional paddleboarders from across the Southeast coast their way into Lake Norman for the second annual Stand Up for Autism paddleboard event at the Port City Club in Cornelius. Racing icon Ray Evernham and My Aloha Paddle and Surf will host the World Paddle Association points race to benefit the IGNITE Community Center in Davidson.

The event will feature Elite and Recreational races, which are open to the general public. Paddleboard fitness demos will also be held. The race is sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA) and will be the second regional points race on Lake Norman.

Tickets are available for Friday evening's Meet and Greet as well as Saturday's luau.

• Friday tickets are $25 online and include heavy hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. Tickets at the door are $30
• Saturday tickets are $15 and include food only.

Questions? Contact My Aloha Paddle Sports at 704-526-8432 or visit www.standuplkn.com.

The Leon Levine Foundation Matching Grant Challenge

Supporters of IGNITE and ASNC have also been issued a $10,000 grant challenge by The Leon Levine Foundation.

If we raise $10,000 by the conclusion of Stand Up for Autism on Sunday, May 15, IGNITE will receive $10,000 from The Leon Levine Foundation. We need your help to get there! You can make your gift by clicking donation above.

About IGNITE

With your support, we will make it possible for young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome to access the next steps they need on their path toward independence and self-sufficiency.

As individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome finish high school, they are often for the first time without resources or guidance to navigate the next chapter of independent living or further educational and employment options. IGNITE is a community center in Davidson, operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC), to help address these needs. IGNITE offers activities, skills training, and educational workshops that will foster social, financial, educational, and employment independence for its members. But most importantly, it offers a social environment where members can connect with others and experience a sense of community. IGNITE focuses on the existing strengths and interests of its members, allowing them to pursue individual interests, while providing supports where needed.

Photo credit to Local Scroll - Lake Norman