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A monthly newsletter of all things Giant Steps.
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May 3, 2013 - Casino Night at the Hilton in Lisle
May 31, 2014 - Backyard BBQ
August 8, 2014 - Rich Harvest Charity Golf Classic
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Help us reach our fundraising goal of
We've raised $483.51 so far!
Thank you for shopping @ Amazon.
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Spread Autism Awareness by flocking a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or business with Giant Steps traveling flock of flamingos. The flock has already been spotted in Hinsdale and Arlington Heights.
For more information, visit
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Giant Steps Introduces...
People You Should Know
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Zach
Junior High Student
Zach, a junior high student, started at Giant Steps in 2000. He has grown so much and is such a huge part of the Giant Steps family. Zach's team loves being around him. Some of his favorite things to do are swim during their weekly outings, swing, play Chutes and Ladders and Candyland with Cayla, dance, and "fly" with Mallorie. He also loves listening to Michael Jackson while learning dance moves during his art and occupational therapy sessions. In October, Zach came to A Giant Step Ahead 5k with his family. He was all smiles, and loved seeing his teachers and friends outside of school. Zach is so much fun to be around. His smile and laugh are contagious. When Zach smiles at you, he makes you feel like the most important person in the room.
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Bridget O'Connor
President and CEO
As the President & CEO of Giant Steps, Bridget is responsible for providing the organizational leadership of Giant Steps, an $11.6 million not- for- profit organization providing services for children and families living with autism spectrum disorders.
Working with the Board of Directors, Bridget is focused on developing and implementing a strategic plan to ensure long term success. Bridget joined Giant Steps in the spring of 2001 as a classroom teacher, became the Assistant Director in 2005 before being promoted to Director in 2007 and Executive Director in 2008. In 2012, Bridget was promoted to President & CEO. Under her leadership, Giant Steps has expanded services to include a therapeutic day school, a training and outreach center, a direct therapy service program, a recreational program for afterschool and summer/holiday camps, and Canopy - a program for adults with autism.
Bridget has been working in the field of autism specific services for more than thirteen years. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in special education from Illinois State University, as well as current certification as a Learning and Behavior Specialist in the state of Illinois. She is a member of the National Association of Residential Programs for People with Autism and a member of the Illinois Autism Task Force.
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Jim Thornton
Board Member
Jim Thornton is Erica Thornton's father. Erica has been a student at Giant Steps since 1999. Jim is also Emily (Erica's twin sister), Jake, and Amanda's father. He has been married to Nancy for 30 years. Jim knows firsthand the wonderful things Giant Steps does for students and their families. The challenges the students and families of Giant Steps face are difficult. They can be physically and mentally challenging for everyone.
Giant Steps improves the quality of life for the people they serve. Expanding Giant Steps services for more students, adults and their families remains a driving force for Jim's involvement.
Professionally, Jim Thornton is the President of Centor NA Inc. Centor is a world leader in providing specialty products for the window and door industry. Jim is an alumni of the University of Illinois.
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Jennifer Schuch
Junior Board Member, Fundraising Committee Chair
Jennifer is an associate attorney with Daley, Mohan, Groble, P.C. where she focuses her practice in employment and labor, transportation, and civil rights litigation. Jennifer joined Daley, Mohan, Groble in 2011 after graduating from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While in law school at South Texas, Jennifer was an active member of the school's nationally ranked advocacy program, leading South Texas to their 103rd and 105th national wins. Upon graduation, Jennifer was inducted into The Order of the Barristers, a national honor society for courtroom advocates.
Jennifer is currently serving as the Chair of the Social and Fundraising Committee for Giant Steps' Junior Board. She is thrilled to be hosting exciting and new events for Giant Steps while raising money for such a remarkable cause. In addition to her work with Giant Steps, Jennifer is also on the Young Professionals Committee of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, and an active member of the Chicago Bar Association. Jennifer is an Iowa native who still bleeds Black and Gold - Go Hawks!
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| Join Our Cause - Volunteer |
We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up for our Annual Auction for Autism on February 22, 2013 at Bobak's Signature Room in Woodridge. If you or a group would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Sara Walsh
at [email protected] or 630.864.3805.
Attend a Parent Auction Meeting
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, December 11th at 10am
at Giant Steps
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Junior Board for Young Professionals at Giant Steps
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 The Junior Board for Young Professionals of Giant Steps gives people early in their careers a unique opportunity to help children, young adults, and families living with autism. Their objective is to promote the mission of Giant Steps by engaging young professionals through social, volunteer and fundraising activities.
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| Passion for the Possible Pledge |
YES! I want to help Giant Steps
By making a monthly pledge, you can help us create opportunities for our students and families living with autism.
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2500 Cabot, Lisle, IL 60532 � 630.864.3800
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