HollyRod Foundation
Company type | Board of Directors) |
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Website | www |
HollyRod Foundation is a
History
Former
In 2000, after the Peetes' oldest son (3 years old at the time), Rodney 'RJ' Peete Jr., was diagnosed with autism, the HollyRod Foundation expanded its mission to bring awareness to this issue. Holly Robinson Peete has since become a recognizable international advocate for autism causes. She and her family have appeared on behalf of the HollyRod Foundation on various television shows, events, and print media including The Oprah Winfrey Show, World Autism Awareness Day events,[6] People magazine,[7] and others, to share their personal story of how autism has affected their lives and to bring awareness to the issue.[8]
In 2003, The HollyRod Foundation partnered with Target Corporation.[9] In 2007, Anheuser-Busch pledged $200,000 to HollyRod over the following two years. At the time the donation was the largest single contribution the organization had ever received.[1]
In 2010, co-founder Holly Robinson Peete became a candidate on the
Programs and events
HollyRod Parkinson's Compassionate Care Program
HollyRod Parkinson's Compassionate Care Program was formed in 2002 in collaboration with
HollyRod4kids
HollyRod4kids was established in 2000 in response to Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete's son's
During the 2010 season finale of the
HollyRod4kids recently began its "Giving Words Campaign" to donate communication software and hardware to non-verbal or minimally verbal autistic children who meet certain eligibility requirements.[16]
HollyRod4kids is currently developing the Compassionate Care Center for Autism in Los Angeles that will provide support services for autistic children and their families. To coincide with the Center's opening, HollyRod is also launching a national grant program to assist families living outside of Los Angeles. Current plans have the opening date for the facility and launch of the grant program in "late 2012, early 2013."[11]
DesignCare
DesignCare, formerly DesignCure, is an annual fundraising event that raises money for the HollyRod Foundation. Its guests and honorees range from people in the
In 2009, DesignCare raised over $350,000 and more than $500,000 the following year. Since DesignCare began, it has helped the HollyRod Foundation earn over $2 million to help improve the lives of those living with
References
- ^ a b "Record Breaking Support for The HollyRod Foundation." Jet Magazine 2007. 18. Web. 10 Sept 2010. LexisNexis. Galileo. Retrieved at Georgia Southern University Henderson Library.
- ^ "Autism". The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 10 Sep 2010.
- ^ Robinson Peete, Holly. Interview by Chet Cooper. ABILITY Magazine. Print. 10 Sep 2010.
- ^ "GuideStar - American Express Search HollyRod Foundation". GuideStar, n.d. Web. 10 Sep 2010.
- ^ "Matt Robinson." Daily Variety 2002. 14. Web. 11 Sep 2010. LexisNexis. Galileo. Retrieved at Georgia Southern University Henderson Library.
- ^ "Autism Speaks Names Actress and Advocate Holly Robinson Peete to Board of Directors". Autism Speaks Inc., 16 Apr 2009. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ Keith, Amy Elisa. "Fighting Autism with My Son". People Magazine, 4 Jun 2007: n. pag. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ "Actress and Autism Spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete and Daughter to Publish Picture Book with Scholastic". Scholastic Inc., 02 Apr 2009. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ "Hollywood Actress Holly Robinson Peete And Mervyn's Announce Long-Term Partnership; Celebrity Mom to Appear in Retailer's after-Thanksgiving Holiday Commercial" (Press release).
- ^ Elliott, Jill Marie. "The Magnitude of Fortitude - When Parkinson's Patients Feel Their Lives Are Crumbling, The HollyRod Foundation Provides Stability". Look to The Stars, 14 Nov 2006. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ a b "How We Help". The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ "VH1 Classic Raises Autism Awareness and Funds During Celebrity Bowl-Off on Thursday, November 13 at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood; ." PR Newswire 2008. n. pag. Web. 11 Sep 2010. LexisNexis. Galileo. Retrieved at Georgia Southern University Henderson Library.
- ^ "Snapple Launches The Celebrity Apprentice-Inspired Teas Handcrafted by Bret Michaels and Holly Robinson Peete". PR Newswire, n.d. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ Baltimore Book Festival. Mission Media, n.d. Web. 24 Nov 2010.
- ^ "Rodney". The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Nov 2010.
- ^ "HOLIDAY 2010". The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Nov 2010.
- ^ a b Sotonoff, Jaime. "Elgin football player to receive autism group's Champion Award". Daily Herald (2010): n. pag. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ "Design Care". The HollyRod Foundation, 25 Jul 2009. Web. 11 Sep 2010.
- ^ "Design Care 2010". The HollyRod Foundation, 24 Jul 2010. Web. 11 Sep 2010.