Casco Group Launches Autism biOrb Program in Conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month.As Studies Show Watching Fish Enhances Learning Abilities and Provides Healing Benefits, New Program Donates Aquariums to Autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Centers Nationwide and biOrb Sales Benefit Autism Speaks Autism Speaks is a New York City-based advocacy organization, founded in February 2005 by Bob Wright, Vice Chairman of General Electric, and his wife Suzanne, to improve public awareness about autism and to promote autism research. [TM] CERRITOS, Calif. -- Casco Group and its partner company, Reef One, are proud to unveil their new Autism biOrb Program benefiting Autism Speaks[TM], an organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. Statistics show the odds of being diagnosed with autism are 1 in 150, that's almost 1.5 million Americans. Studies show watching fish can help reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation and enhance learning abilities to provide healing benefits for autistic autistic /au·tis·tic/ (aw-tis´tik) characterized by or pertaining to autism. children. Casco/Reef One have designed a special biOrb aquarium aquarium, name for any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. Aquariums are known to have been constructed in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. Goldfish have been bred in China for several hundred years and are still the most commonly kept fish in home in the Autism Speaks' trademark blue color. Casco/Reef One will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the blue biOrb to Autism Speaks[TM] to help autistic children nationwide. National pet retailer, PETCO, is also matching the company's donation not only on the sale of the Autism biOrb, but Casco's biUbe and baby biOrb aquariums from June through August 2007 in 450 stores across the country. "We are honored to help this organization and cause any way we can and are thrilled to have PETCO supporting these efforts," Craig Dewalt, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Casco Group Inc. said. "Autism is a tragic disease and we hope the biOrb can help promote healing and relaxation for autistic children and ultimately help fund and find a cure." The biOrb is a smart, stylish, globe-shaped aquarium that is virtually self cleaning. The biOrb combines the 360x visual appeal of a traditional fish bowl with the technology of a modern aquarium. The 8-gallon acrylic acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics. globe features an efficient, easy-to-change cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. filtration system that keeps water crystal clear and provides a healthy habitat for fish. Casco/Reef One are also donating 100 of the blue Autism biOrbs to autism treatment centers across the country to contribute to the healthy, soothing sooth·ing adj. Tending to soothe. sooth  ing·ly adv.sooth environment necessary for autistic children. Educational messages about autism will be promoted through the company's marketing materials and outreach efforts. The Autism biOrb is available at www.petco.com, www.petsmart.com and www.biOrbparts.com. For more information about autism or to support Autism Speaks[TM], visit www.autismspeaks.org. |
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