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Reece Trahan

The RT (Reece Trahan) Autism Awareness Foundation is an organization devoted to making people aware of Autism and the effects it has on children and their families.

The diagnosis of Autism is an emotional one for families, and the RT Autism Awareness Foundation wants people to know that they are not alone. It is the organization's desire and dedication to promote events for Autism Awareness so that present and future children, along with their families who face this battle will have strong support.

Our organization is dedicated to promoting events for Autism Awareness to assure that children and families who face this battle will have the support they need.   We want to make sure no one has to face this battle alone, today or in the future.

What to do when your child is diagnosed with autism.

For more information on Autism and to help people and families that have been affected by Autism, visit http://autismaction.weebly.com/index.html. Powered by the RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Inc., here you will find the help and support that many of us need to navigate through the developmental disorder that is Autism.


Mending Minds: A "Magical" Gala for Autism 2012


MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Rochester Magazine features article on the 2012 Gala - Read the story!

Learn more about the event: www.mendingmindsgala.org

RT Autism Awareness Gala 2011

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT our 2012 Gala LIVE AUCTION ITEMS!!!!

A trip for 2 to the Jack Daniels Distillery
3 Days of experiencing the heart of Nashville's hidden treasures! Plus an exclusive tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery and Single Barrel Selection!

Harley Davidson Quilt
A handcrafted one of a kind Harley Davidson quilt made from real Harley Davidson shirts from all over the world and surrounded buy a fire pattern fabric.

Trip for 2 to Las Vegas
We brought Las Vegas to you with this years Gala. Now we bring you to Las Vegas. Trip for 2 with airfare, hotel and tickets to some of the hottest shows on the Las Vegas Strip.

SE Minnesota Golf Package
Minnesotans love to golf and we will provide a tour of the most presteen courses in SE Minnesota.

Plus over 44 baskets featuring local events, food and prizes! You won't want to miss out on this!


A member organization of Directed Giving Alliance of Olmsted County and Local Independent Charities of Olmsted County. Click here to learn more about the Directed Giving Alliance.

“The Directed Giving Alliance is a partnership of local charities who are working together to give donors more choices in workplace giving campaigns.”

Board of Directors

Brad and Joanie Trahan - Founders [May 2003]
Brad Trahan - Executive Director
Dave Kinneberg - President [Employer: ISD #535 and Coldwell Banker At Your Service Realty (CB-AYS)]
Mark Patterson - Vice-President [Employer: Riverstar, Inc.]
Martin Koza [Employer: Mayo Clinic]
Craig Anderson [Employer: City of Rochester]
Rachel Kessel [Employer: Mayo Clinic]
Laura Elwood [Employer: R&S Transport]
Renee Ferguson Employer: The Affiliated Group]
Janae Monett [Employer: Rochester Public Schools ISD #535]
Matt Murphy [Employer: Kathy's Pub Co-Owner]

Support RTAAF

RT Autism Awareness depends upon public donations to continue its work. You can help!  Making a donation through our secure server is fast and easy, and when we receive your donation, we will send you an acknowledgement in the mail for tax purposes. Click the button below to make a donation.  Thank you for your support!

 

A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductable donation benefiting RT Autism Awareness Foundation. You can donate online by clicking the button below, or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is in full swing and applications are now available for completion. For more information on Project Lifesaver, or to download an application, please click here

Diagnosis Autism

The website designed to help people and families that have been affected by Autism. Visit Here

Social Networks

RT Autism Awareness Foundation is on Facebook!

The Perfect Fit

An inpirational story from a sibling of boy with a form of autism called Aspergers.

Read Maddie's story