May 1: Durham Bulls to Host Autism Day

Dovetailing off of the Business of Sports Network's Autism Awareness Challenge yesterday (see details here), is this news courtesy of Bugs and Cranks' David Chalk. - Maury Brown The Durham Bulls have teamed up with the North Carolina Autism Society to help create public knowledge and increase the understanding of the autism spectrum by holding Autism Day on May 1 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. "The event is great for us because it helps increase awareness in ways that we couldn't do otherwise," said Dave Laxpon, director of communications for the Society. "People recognize the Bulls and know who the Bulls are. Whenever you associate with an organization that has that kind of name recognition, people pay attention." This year marks the second year for the event, and organizers hope it will be even more successful than last year. "Last season, I wanted to do something to give back," said Bryan Wilson, director of merchandising for the ...