Charity Bowling Tournament to Help Autistic Children in Armenia

About the AIF

The Autism International Foundation is a 501c(3) charitable organization that was started with the purpose of helping to fund much-needed services here in California and in Armenia. It was established by Dr. Ira Heilveil in September 2006 who works for Pacific Child & Family Associates here in California. He is also assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Heilveil thinks that children with disabilities in Armenia deserve the same treatment as those in the United States.

AIF funds the activities of the International Child Development Center (ICDC) that operates in Yerevan, Armenia providing state-of-the-art treatment to children with autism and other developmental disorders. This is the only school in Armenia that provides the comprehensive treatment needed for children with autism to improve.

AIF’s New Goal

Currently, AIF through ICDC in Yerevan, Armenia is financially able to accommodate only 14 students, but its main purpose and hope is to eventually grow the number to 50 students. They are trying to raise the funds needed not only to carry out what has been started, but also to help other autistic children to benefit from this endeavor.

Bowling Tournament Sponsors

Sponsors support the mission and values of the AIF by contributing to the funds available to support the International Child Development Center in Yerevan, Armenia. Sponsorships are available at several levels. Sponsor premiums include prominent positioning of sponsor’s banner in the tournament, special acknowledgment at the event and much more. Those who are interested in becoming sponsors may call Arpine A. Sargsyan.

Make a Difference

You can make tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation that will go directly to the school in Armenia by writing a check or by visiting our website at http://www.autisminternationalfoundation.org.

With your help, this Charity Bowling Tournament will be a huge success! If you are interested in the event, playing on a team or would like more information, please contact Arpine A. Sargsyan at arpine.avdalyan@yahoo.com, +1 818-550-6210 or +1 650-504-2152.

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Sponsor premiums include prominent positioning of sponsor’s banner in the tournament, special acknowledgment at the event and much more. Sponsorships are available at several levels:

• Platinum Sponsor - USD 1000
• Gold Sponsor - USD 500
• Silver Sponsor - USD 200

Supporter can contribute to the Charity Tournament by simply providing gift certificates, discount cards and any other items to be used for the raffle and prizes. Supporters will be recognized at the event and much more.

ADMISSIONS:

USD 200 - per team with 5 players (pay in advance by April 15, 2008)
USD 15 – Guest entrance fee (you can pay at the door)

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

From the West San Fernando Valley

1. Take the Hollywood Freeway (101) east onto the Ventura Freeway (134) east toward Pasadena.
2. Take the Buena Vista off ramp; at the bottom of the ramp, make a right turn to the Riverside Drive stop light.
3. Make a left turn onto Riverside Drive going east for about (1 1/2) miles. You'll pass a park, go under the freeway underpass through a winding residential street, and then come to another park.
4. Pickwick will soon come into view on the left side of Riverside Drive.

From the North San Fernando Valley

1. Take the Golden State Freeway (5) south into Burbank.
2. Exit Alameda (the west exit) and follow Alameda to Main Street.
3. Make a left turn onto Main Street, and go to the end of the block. Main Street will end at Riverside Drive.
4. Make a right turn onto Riverside Drive. Pickwick is on the corner of Riverside Drive and Main Street.

From Beach Areas South of the San Fernando Valley

1. I-5 north to 134 west. Exit Buena Vista, make hard right onto Riverside Drive to Pickwick Gardens, about 3/4 mile.
2. Allternative from the 405: Take 405 fwy. north to 605 fwy north. Take I-5 north toward Los Angeles to 134 west. Exit Buena Vista, make hard right onto Riverside Drive to Pickwick Gardens, about 3/4 mile.

From Downtown Los Angeles

1. From downtown Los Angeles, take the Pasadena Freeway to the Golden State Freeway (5) going north towards Sacramento. Take the (5) Freeway north just beyond the (134).
2. Exit the (5) on Alameda (the west exit), and follow Alameda to Main Street.
3. Make a left turn onto Main Street, and go to the end of the block, where the street ends at Riverside Drive.
4. Make a right turn onto Riverside Drive. Pickwick is on the corner of Riverside Drive and Main Street.

From Pasadena / Glendale

1. Take the (134) Ventura Freeway west to the Golden State Freeway (5).
2. Take the Golden State Freeway (5) north toward Sacramento. Stay in the right lane and exit Western Avenue (the west exit).
3. Follow Western Avenue to Riverside Drive, and make a right turn onto Riverside Drive. Drive for about (1 1/2) miles, just beyond Main Street.
4. Pickwick Gardens is on the corner of Riverside Drive and Main Street.

Note: Reserved Parking is available for our guests. Just drive to Pickwick Bowl and park your car safely in the bowling parking lot.

See also

• Autism International Foundation (AIF)
• Armenian International Child Development Centre