Meet Claire Desbans
Meet Claire Desbans, one of our Program Directors for our Evanston, IL, program. A junior at Northwestern University, Claire has always loved working with kids, which is why she started volunteering with ACEing Autism back in high school in Newport Beach, CA. “My goal is to go to medical school, I’m not sure what type…
Meet Ken Kubisch
Meet Ken Kubisch, a 78-year-old volunteer from our Redding, CA program. A soft-spoken former civil engineer, Ken has been involved in sports his whole life. “Because of my experience with youth sports, especially with baseball, it helps me see when volunteers might need help when they teach,” Ken explained. Back when his children were growing…
Meet Amit and Ella Shroff
We are thrilled to showcase the incredible efforts of our two amazing volunteers, Amit and Ella Shroff, from the South Orange, New Jersey program. For the second year in a row, they organized a successful tennis tournament fundraiser in benefit of ACEing Autism. Amit and Ella’s passion for making a difference shines through in…
Meet Jacob Cohen and Haniel Peralta
Meet Jacob Cohen and Haniel Peralta, respectively a volunteer and participant from our Great Neck, NY program. Jacob, who is 15 years old, and Haniel, who is 6 years old have built an amazing bond even though Haniel is only speaks a few words. Written by Jacob: Hi, my name is Jacob Cohen and this…
Meet Kathy Connelly
Meet Kathy Connelly, our Program Director from Buffalo, NY. In just a few short months, the cheerful leader has already made her mark within ACEing Autism. “It’s almost like a calling,” she revealed. “The Village Glen Tennis Club has been so supportive, we have the time and talent, so it was meant to be.” After…
Morristown, NJ
It’s check-in Tuesday! Today, we’re heading to Morristown, NJ, where Kirstyn and Hudson Bonetti look back on their first-ever session as Program Directors! “I didn’t think it was going to feel like a community that quickly,” the mom of two joyfully shares. “I felt like I got to know the parents right away.” She continues…
Proud of our Special Olympics Athletes
Two gold, five silver, and three bronze. That is the number of medals ACEing Autism athletes won during the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games competition held in San Antonio, TX! We’re so proud of all of them for not only having amazing results, but for competing hard, and giving it their all. Congratulations Tej M,…