Autism BC News Articles

Vancouver, BC, September 20, 2023 — Hurry before it’s too late!  Only ONE MORE DAY before the deadline for the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50!  Don’t miss your chance to buy your ticket or TOP UP your purchase with 50/50 tickets to win even more, all while supporting the autism community in BC!  DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!

With your raffle ticket purchase you could win a brand-new KIA Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group and other great prizes, including the growing 50/50 Cash Prize!

The 50/50 jackpot is over $32,000 and increasing rapidly.
Tickets are limited and start at just $10 with bundle pricing available!  

Your ticket helps so many autistic people and families in the province get the support they need. 

When you buy a ticket to the 2023 AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group, you are helping to fund programs that support over 7,000 people in the autism community each year.  Programs like AutismBC Socials, where kids come together in a safe, supportive and inclusive space designed for fun and friendship for everyone:

AutismBC Socials: Pokemon Jr’s Club

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!” – parent of child in AutismBC Socials program

Support the Autism Community in British Columbia
Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis.

Buy a raffle and 50/50 ticket today and you can feel good knowing that your purchase will fund much-needed programs for autistic children and adults and their families in B.C.  Every ticket contributes to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

 Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Raffle Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek

50/50 is currently over $32,000 and rising

Thank you to our sponsors

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, September 19, 2023 — Hurry before it’s too late!  Only TWO MORE DAYS before the deadline for the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50!  Don’t miss your chance to buy your ticket or TOP UP your purchase with 50/50 tickets to win even more, all while supporting the autism community in BC! 

With your raffle ticket purchase you could win a brand-new KIA Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group and other great prizes, including the growing 50/50 Cash Prize! 

The 50/50 jackpot is over $30,000 and increasing rapidly!
Tickets are limited and start at just $10 with bundle pricing available  

Your ticket helps so many autistic people and families in the province get the support they need. 

When you buy a ticket to the 2023 AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group, you are helping to fund programs that support over 7,000 people in the autism community each year.  Programs like AutismBC Socials, where kids come together in a safe, supportive and inclusive space designed for fun and friendship for everyone:

AutismBC Socials: Pokemon Jr’s Club

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!” – parent of child in AutismBC Socials program  

Support the Autism Community in British Columbia
Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis. 

Buy a raffle and 50/50 ticket today and you can feel good knowing that your purchase will fund much-needed programs for autistic children and adults and their families in B.C.  Every ticket contributes to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

 Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek  

Thank you to our sponsors

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, September 14, 2023 — LAST WEEK TO BUY!  Only one more week before the deadline for the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50!  Don’t miss your chance to buy your ticket or TOP UP your purchase with 50/50 tickets to win even more, all while supporting the autism community in BC! 

With your raffle ticket purchase you could win a brand-new KIA Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group and other great prizes, including the growing 50/50 Cash Prize! 

The 50/50 jackpot is over $25,000 and increasing rapidly.
Tickets are limited and start at $10 with bundle pricing available!

Your ticket helps so many autistic people and families in the province get the support they need. 

When you buy a ticket to the 2023 AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group, you are helping to fund programs that support over 7,000 people in the autism community each year.  Programs like AutismBC Socials, where kids come together in a safe, supportive and inclusive space designed for fun and friendship for everyone:

AutismBC Socials: Pokémon Jr’s Club

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!” – parent of child in AutismBC Socials program  

Support the Autism Community in British Columbia
Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis.

Buy a raffle and 50/50 ticket today and you can feel good knowing that your purchase will fund much-needed programs for autistic children and adults and their families in B.C.  Every ticket contributes to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes 
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek

Thank you to our sponsors

Important Dates  

Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, September 8, 2023 — TIME IS RUNNING OUT!  Tickets for AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year are still available and in just two weeks, one lucky buyer will win a brand-new vehicle or other great prizes, including the 50/50 CASH PRIZE!

Tickets for the 50/50 start at just $10 or buy 3 for $25! 

John from Surrey won last year’s 50/50 and took home $19,553 in cash! Kimberly from Kelowna won last year’s Grand Prize of a Ford Maverick Truck, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group!

Will you be a winner in this year’s AutismBC’s Raffle & 50/50?  Buy today and find out!

Support the Autism Community in British Columbia

Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis, and the demand for autism services and programs continues to grow. It is estimated that over 180,000 adults and children in the province are on the spectrum. AutismBC benefits the autism community in BC with information, workshops, social connections, and local support from regional resource teams. 

Help AutismBC continue to benefit the lives of so many.

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!”

– Parent of child in AutismBC social program     

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

 Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek  

Thank you to our sponsors: Applewood Auto Group, Quality Foods, Allwest Insurance, Pawlick Automotive, Gulf & Fraser, Prospera Credit Union, Staples, Sport Chek, Daily Hive and Katcom Media.

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, August 31, 2023 — Don’t miss out! Tickets for AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year is on and just weeks away, one lucky buyer will win a brand-new car or other great prizes, including the AutismBC 50/50 Cash Prize!  For the fourth year in a row, Applewood Auto Group has donated a vehicle to the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50, proceeds to support autism initiatives across the province.  The grand prize is a Kia Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group, with second prize of a Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch donated by Sport Chek.  Tickets are selling fast and now is the time to buy!

Tickets start at just $10 with bundle pricing available.

About AutismBC

AutismBC is a grassroots organization founded in 1975 to support people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since its humble beginnings, AutismBC has grown to become one of the most trusted non-profit organizations for autism in the province.

Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis, and the demand for autism services and programs continues to grow. It is estimated that over 180,000 adults and children in the province are on the spectrum. AutismBC serves approximately 7,000 people a year in BC with information, workshops, social connections, and local support from regional resource teams. The charity relies on donations and fundraisers like the raffle each year to fund their programs and ensure they can serve the community with the greatest impact.  

Help AutismBC continue to change the lives of so many.

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!”

– Parent of child in AutismBC social program    

By purchasing a ticket, you are championing the rights of others and ensuring that AutismBC can continue to serve communities like yours.  Support the autism community today! 

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

 Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek  

Thank you to the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group sponsors: Quality Foods, Allwest Insurance, Pawlick Automotive, Gulf & Fraser, Prospera Credit Union, Staples, Sport Chek, Daily Hive and Katcom Media.

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, August 23, 2023 — Congratulations to Michael Sachs of Richmond, BC, winner of the Early Bird Prize of an HP laptop computer, courtesy of Staples! 

The Grand Prize, Second Prize and 50/50 are still up for grabs!  Buy today and support AutismBC’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

Enter the 2023 AutismBC Raffle & 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group to win a Grand Prize of a brand-new Kia Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group, Second Prize of a Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch, courtesy of Sport Chek, or win CASH with AutismBC’s 50/50 tickets! The jackpot is over $16,000 and growing!

AutismBC is a grassroots organization founded in 1975 to support people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since its humble beginnings, AutismBC has grown to become one of the most trusted non-profit organizations for autism in BC.

The Annual AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group is AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Your ticket purchase helps fund programs and services for autistic children, youth, adults and their families across British Columbia.

Help AutismBC continue to change the lives of so many.

When you buy a ticket, not only do you get a chance to win a great prize, you can also feel good knowing that your purchase will fund much-needed programs for autistic children and adults and their families in BC.  Support the autism community today! 

Your raffle and 50/50 ticket purchases are crucial to funding barrier-free and inclusive support groups, social clubs, events, workshops, resources, and more. By purchasing a ticket, you are championing the rights of others and ensuring that AutismBC can continue to serve communities like yours.

Every ticket contributes to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact! 

 Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online 
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek  

Thank you to the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group sponsors: Quality Foods, Allwest Insurance, Pawlick Automotive, Gulf & Fraser, Prospera Credit Union, Staples, Sport Chek, Daily Hive and Katcom Media.

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline:  Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw:  Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, August 9, 2023 — The Early Bird Deadline is TOMORROW!  Enter to win a car, 50/50 cash and other great prizes! Buy NOW for your chance to win the early bird prize of an HP 14” Chromebook Laptop, courtesy of Staples Canada.

When you purchase today, you will automatically be re-entered into the final draw for a Grand Prize of a brand-new Kia Sportage LX, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group and Second Prize of a Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch, courtesy of Sport Chek. 

The Annual AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group is AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Your ticket purchase helps fund programs and services for autistic children, youth, adults and their families across British Columbia.

Support the Autism Community in BC!

When you buy a ticket, not only do you get a chance to win a great prize, you can also feel good knowing that your purchase will fund much-needed programs for autistic children and adults and their families in BC.

Your raffle and 50/50 ticket purchases are crucial to funding barrier-free and inclusive support groups, social clubs, events, workshops, resources, and more. By purchasing a ticket, you are championing the rights of others and ensuring that AutismBC can continue to serve communities like yours.

Every ticket contributes to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

ALL EARLY BIRD TICKETS will be RE-ENTERED into the FINAL DRAW – even if you win!

Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes 

Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group 
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek 
Early Bird Prize: HP Chromebook 14″ Laptop value $400 courtesy of Staples Canada  

Other sponsors supporting the raffle include Quality Foods, Allwest Insurance, Pawlick Automotive, Gulf & Fraser, Prospera Credit Union, Daily Hive and Katcom Media.

Important Dates  

Early Bird Draw:  August 11, Ticket deadline Midnight August 10
Final Draw:  September 22 , Ticket deadline Midnight September 21

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!

BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, July 21, 2023 — Your next adventure awaits! Buy your AutismBC Raffle tickets now and you could be exploring our beautiful province and beyond in a brand-new Kia Sportage LX! All proceeds go to supporting autistic people and their families with social programs, support groups, resources, and more. With your help, AutismBC can continue to make a difference for thousands of people.

The Annual AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 is AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event for the year, with a goal this year of raising $150,000 to help fund programs and services for autistic children, youth, adults, and their families across British Columbia. The grand prize is a brand-new car donated by Applewood Auto Group, with second and early bird prizes of a Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch and an HP Chromebook donated by Sport Chek and Staples Canada.  

All funds raised will support AutismBC’s inclusive social programs for autistic children, youth, and adults, community education that promotes understanding and acceptance, and online platforms that help amplify autistic voices. Your raffle and 50/50 ticket purchase is crucial to creating stronger, more diverse communities.  

Support the Autism Community in BC!

Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25 

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.  

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101 

Prizes 

Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303.00 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group  
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch value of $260.00 courtesy of Sport Chek  
Early Bird Prize: HP Chromebook 14″ Laptop value $300 courtesy of Staples Canada  

Important Dates  

Early Bird  

Draw Deadline: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 11:59 pm 
Draw date: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm 

Final Draw  

Final Sales Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm  
Final Draw: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.  

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!

BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Vancouver, BC, September 21, 2022 — Their Biggest Jackpot Yet! Win a Ford Maverick XLT Truck and other great prizes! Only ONE MORE DAY! Deadline to purchase tickets is TOMORROW, September 22, 2022 at 11:59:59 p.m. 

TICKETS ARE LIMITED so Don’t Miss Out and Buy Now!

You could win a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Truck + other amazing prizes! 
AutismBC’s 50/50 Jackpot is larger than ever before!  

The provincial charity’s annual fundraiser raises important funds for programs and services that support autistic children and adults, their families, and professionals across the province.

Support the autism community in BC!  Tickets start at $10 with bundle pricing available. 

About AutismBC

Today in BC, 1 in 32 children receive an autism spectrum diagnosis and there are over 22,000 children on the autism spectrum.  Autistic children grow up to be autistic adults and AutismBC continues to make progress in developing programs and providing supports for children, adults and their loved ones.

“My family has benefitted from the many resources from AutismBC.,” said a mom in an AutismBC parent survey. “In the world that my children live where compassion and understanding are not always present, I know that being a member of AutismBC has helped give my family many opportunities that I would not have known about.”

AutismBC is a grassroots organization founded in 1975 to support people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to become one of the most trusted non-profit organizations for autism in BC. We support the community by providing parents and communities with knowledge and by engaging with people on the autism spectrum to create stronger, more diverse communities.

Please help AutismBC continue to change the lives of so many.  Buy your tickets today!

The Grand Prize is a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Truck valued at $34,645 courtesy of presenting sponsor Applewood Auto Group. Other prizes in the raffle include a Ninebot KickScooter electric scooter and a Supercycle Classic Vintage Cruiser Bike. There will also be a 50/50 draw for a cash prize that is already over $32,000 and growing! Other sponsors supporting the raffle include Pawlick Automotive, Orbital Learning, G&F Financial, Prospera Credit Union, Quality Foods, Canadian Tire, and Staples Canada.

Raffle tickets are going fast!  BUY TODAY and make a life changing impact on BC’s autism community.

Raffle Tickets cost 1 for $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost 1 for $10 / 3 for $25

Deadline for the main draw is midnight September 22.  You must be 19 years and over, and in BC to enter and win.

Tickets available at www.autismbc.ca/raffle or call AutismBC at 604-434-0880 ext. 101

Buy now and support the Autism Community in BC!

Vancouver, BC, September 15, 2022 — Only one more week before the deadline for the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50!  Be sure to get in on some awesome prizes before then, all while supporting the autism community in BC! 

With your raffle ticket purchase you could win a brand-new 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Compact Truck, courtesy of Applewood and other great prizes! 

The 50/50 jackpot is now over $25,000 and growing rapidly.  
Tickets are limited and start at $10 with bundle pricing available!

Purchase a raffle ticket and enter to win a Brand-new 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Truck and other amazing prizes in the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group. 

Your ticket purchase helps AutismBC raise important funds for programs and services that support autistic children and adults, and their families with inclusive social programs, educational resources, in-depth workshops, and much more.

About AutismBC

AutismBC is a small, non-profit charity that encourages inclusion and acceptance for the entire autism community. We value lived experience and prioritize listening so we can make decisions that reflect the community’s needs and wants.

We are a grassroots organization founded in 1975 to support people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to become one of the most trusted non-profit organizations for autism in BC. We support the community by providing parents and communities with knowledge and by engaging with people on the autism spectrum to create stronger, more diverse communities. 

Today in BC, 1 in 32 children receive an autism spectrum diagnosis and there are over 22,000 children on the autism spectrum.  Autistic children grow up to be autistic adults and AutismBC continues to make progress in developing programs and providing supports for children, adults and their loved ones. 

“The AutismBC programs have become my lifeline, I attend the monthly community support group meetings and I appreciate the professional people who come to share information, I learn something at every meeting.  I also attend the social meetup events; these are high priority for me. Meeting other families who share similar circumstances is encouraging, enlightening and supportive.

Every story is unique and I always pick up some information that is helpful for my circumstances. It is so comforting to know I am not alone on this journey. Through my journey with AutismBC I have been empowered to enrich many aspects of my grandchild’s life.”   

(Grandmother raising her grandson with ASD)

 The funds raised in the 2022 AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group are crucial to the provincial charity.  

The Grand Prize is a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Truck valued at $34,645 courtesy of presenting sponsor Applewood Auto Group. Other prizes in the raffle include a Ninebot KickScooter electric scooter and a Supercycle Classic Vintage Cruiser Bike. There will also be a 50/50 draw for a cash prize that is already over $25,000 and growing! Other sponsors supporting the raffle include Pawlick Automotive, Orbital Learning, G&F Financial, Prospera Credit Union, Quality Foods, Canadian Tire, and Staples Canada.

Raffle tickets are going fast!  BUY TODAY and make a life changing impact on BC’s autism community.

Raffle Tickets cost 1 for $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost 1 for $10 / 3 for $25

Deadline for the main draw is midnight September 22.  You must be 19 years and over, and in BC to enter and win.

Tickets available at www.autismbc.ca/raffle or call AutismBC at 604-434-0880 ext. 101