NBCI and Autism Speaks
Invite You, Your Church, Friends and Neighbors to
Shine a Light on Autism
Autism Speaks - Light it Up Blue

GO TO
AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG/LIUB

TO REGISTER your lighting or fundraiser
Be sure to register your Blue Event on autismspeaks.org/LIUB!

TO HOST AN ONLINE "EVENT" and invite customers, co-workers, family and friends to donate and participate online

TO UPLOAD photos of your participation to the Light It Up Blue photo gallery

TO DONATE by clicking the donate link or by texting AUTISM to 25383 to give $10

*A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of Autism Speaks by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 25383; text HELP to 25383 for help.

April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day and All April Long

Light blue - from your front door to the world!
Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that kicks off on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, and Autism Awareness Month all April long. In honor of people with autism worldwide iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, schools, universities, bridges, retail stores and thousands of homes will light blue beginning on April 2!
Light Homes, Businesses, Schools and Landmarks Blue
  • change outdoor/indoor white bulbs to blue bulbs
  • cover existing fixtures with blue gel filters
  • project the Autism Speaks puzzle piece or Light It Up Blue logo on walls or buildings
Wear Blue
  • incorporate blue into apparel or accessories for family, friends, coworkers and staff (ties, scarfs, shirts, etc.)
  • supply Autism Speaks lapel pins, bracelets or other blue accessory to wear during the Month of April
IdeaTIP: A great fundraising idea for schools: "Wear Blue Day" and collect $1 from classmates to wear a blue item (hats, socks, etc.) on April 2 or for the month of April.
Post Blue
  • share your participation through emails, Facebook, Twitter and Google+
  • tweet autism facts with #LIUB in your tweets
  • TEXT "AUTISM" to 25383 to donate $10 to Autism Speaks*
Blue Ideas
  • have a blue bake sale or ask a local bakery to sell blue baked goods to support your school, church, company or neighborhood in raising funds for autism
  • create blue themed items, drawings, etc to display on April 2 and during the month of April
  • donate a percentage of sales from a specific item or product for a time period
  • offer point of sale donations (contact your local representative for details)
  • set up a blue retail display, menu or "special" for the month of April
For more great ideas log onto autismspeaks.org/LIUB