Autism Anglers Launches Fishing Program “Ausome Anglers”
It is said that when you meet one person with autism, you have met one person with autism. Being the parent of an autistic child, my definition of autism is unconditional love, meltdowns over things that seem petty to most people. Autism is an extreme focus on one particular subject, it is a wonderful passion to know everything about that subject. Autism is taking extra time to get ready. Autism is the mean, non-understanding looks people give you in public because you “cannot control your child”. My son is my biggest hero. He does not care how the world sees him, he does what he wants with no fear.
Autism Anglers mission is to bring awareness and acceptance to autism through the sport of fishing. Our goal is to educate a large percentage of the population (anglers) about autism and to use fishing as a calming therapy for those on the autism spectrum.
We have launched a program called “Ausome Anglers” where we outfit anglers on the autism spectrum with fishing gear supplied by donors or purchased with donations. We are currently working to expand the program to include fishing trips with registered fishing guides and charters. We have a growing number of professional and amateur anglers and TV personalities that will be sporting the Autism Anglers logo on their jerseys, boats and trucks. Future plans include fishing tournaments, both live and on social media and much more.
We survive on donations that can be used in the Ausome Anglers program, advertising, giveaways and raffles to help raise awareness and funds to keep our organization moving forward. Our staff is 100% volunteer. We are always looking for and accepting fishing gear donations that we can pass on to deserving anglers on the spectrum. We have corporate sponsorship opportunities available. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, donations and contributions are tax deductible under IRC section 170.
Many Blessings – Don Morse, founder & president
Source: https://floridasportfishing.com/autism-anglers-launches-fishing-program-ausome-anglers/
