treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
NSSA’s 18th Annual Golf Classic was held July 25, 2016 at Sands Point Golf Club. The day was hot but the event was extremely well-attended thanks to the efforts of Event Chair and parent Joe Longo (photo right) and NSSA Board member and parent, Joe Winters (photo left).
The day started bright and early with breakfast and the first round of golfers.
A putting contest was held.
Amazing volunteers manned the money booth and games of chance.
Golfers stayed in good spirits in spite of the heat and humidity.
Prizes were perused.
A wonderful dinner was served.
People were happy to win prizes!
Afternoon round winners…First Place
Neil Bergin, Hank Mayerhofer and Brandon Gamblin
and Second Place
Chris Fitzharris, Bill Brennan, Joe Winters, Pat Winters
Thanks to Sands Point Golf Club for another wonderful event.
Thank you to everyone involved in supporting this event and helping to raise money for NSSA.
It was a perfect day for cycling: cool temps, no humidity, and a strong wind blowing in just the right direction. Bike to the Beach NY 2016 was underway by 5am this past Friday morning, June 10. And for the first time NSSA had not one, but two teams participating in the 100-mile ride to raise awareness and funds for autism.
The wind helped push the riders along at a faster pace than ever before, and the first rider pulled into Rest Stop 6 at Corey Beach in Blue Point, NY a little before 10am. We don’t normally see anyone til close to 11:30!
Soon many riders were coasting into the stop, having ridden 75 miles over the past 5+ hours…and ready for a little break in the shade, some water, energy bars, and iced tea.
NSSA had a table at Rest Stop 6, decorated for National Iced Tea…until those helpful winds blew away all the decorations!
Many riders struggled with flat tires, but Bike to the Beach had us well stocked with bicycle pumps, tubes and tools, and riders were soon on their way.
There was even a tandem bicycle this year – a father and son team.
Samantha Grassle was the first NSSA team rider to appear – Yay, Sam!
The rest of Team NSSA followed closely behind. Shoulder rubs were gratefully received.
NSSA’s Velocipedalers, led by Barell teacher Stacey Leo, were right on Team NSSA’s tail
Team NSSA with their fans and supporters and a proud Mom.
And both NSSA teams – we couldn’t be more proud of them – for doing this ride and for raising money for NSSA.
You can still make donations to the teams by going here, typing NSSA into the search box, and selecting one of the teams to donate to.
We thank Bike to the Beach for letting us be part of this wonderful event once again.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 was a perfect day for Commack High School’s 5th Annual Student/Teacher Doubles Tournament fundraiser “Tennis for Autism” to raise awareness of autism and NSSA.
Proceeds from the fundraiser were generously donated to NSSA.
Shane Helfner, President of the Suffolk County Tennis Coach’s Association, spearheads this event each year – we’re so fortunate to have such good friends and supporters in the community.
Family and friends, staff and students came out to support the event and players. There was such a genuine feeling of camaraderie among the tennis team and faculty players.
Raffle prizes were announced near the end of the event and there were many happy winners.
Everyone who participated received a medal and the top four places in the tournament received trophies. But everyone involved in the event – from students and faculty, to Shane and parents – are winners as far as we’re concerned.
Thank you Commack HS Boys Varsity Tennis Team, Commack High School faculty, and Shane Helfner for helping to raise awareness of autism and Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism.
May 14, 2016 was a beautiful day for a run along the waterfront at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, NY. Over 200 runners and walkers participated in the 10th Annual Jack’s Run for Autism, a 5k fundraiser put on each spring by Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism.
Volunteers were on hand bright and early, balloon filling, arrow laying, table cleaning, muffin cutting, tee shirt dispensing – all the things that need to happen before a successful run. We couldn’t do it without their tireless help.
Thanks to NSSA Board Members pitching in to help.
Runners get final instructions before the start…
And they’re off!!!
Runners and walkers alike, all were there to support a common cause.
Families ran together…
Staff tackled the 3.10 mile course.
There were newcomers…
And even the family dog!
Smiling volunteers kept runners on track.
Congratulations to 13-year-old Sophia Muccini for being the overall race winner and Top Overall Female with a course-breaking record of 19:52.7.
Congratulations also to Rob Devinney for coming in as Top Overall Male.
Runners enjoyed a post-race breakfast and games generously provided by local companies:
Bagel Boss, Roslyn
Coco-Cola Refreshments
Holiday Farms of Roslyn
Horn of Plenty of New Hyde Park
Kuck’s Deli, Mineola
Nestle Nesquik
Nestle Water
New friendships were formed…
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth was kind enough to visit the event and proclaim that Saturday, May 14, 2016 be declared a day of special recognition throughout the town of North Hempstead for Jack’s Run for Autism in recognition of its 10th anniversary.
Prizes were awarded to happy, deserving winners.
And Jack himself with his family who does so much for Jack’s Run and NSSA.
Thanks to our generous sponsors.
Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to making Jack’s Run a success and who continues to support NSSA.
This past Saturday, April 16, 2016, NSSA’s 24th Annual Dinner for Our Children was well-attended by people who give. People who give of themselves, people who give their time, energy and skills, people who give donations of money and prizes. We thank them all.
We thank Paul and Joann Raguso for once again chairing the event.
We thank volunteers and staff for making the event run smoothly and seeing to it that people had an enjoyable evening.
Thank you to guests who came and made the event into a really fun party!
Thank you to donors and bidders and winners of our wonderful live auctions…
Thank you to those who kept the casino hopping….
…and the dance floor lively!
We’re thankful for families and students we’ve come to know and love…and we congratulate them as they graduate from The Martin C. Barell school program into NSSA’s Adult Services program.
And to everyone who played a part in making NSSA’s 24th Annual Dinner for Our Children a success, we thank you.