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Ono’s artwork auction for autism awareness - Purchase a piece of PROMISE PIECE
- Posted on 04.13.09
When I was first approached to create an artwork for Autism awareness, I was shocked by the worldwide prevalence of this serious situation especially amongst our children.
We are now standing in the new age together, armed with so much incredible knowledge on how to heal the world. So there is no reason we can’t find a cure for Autism as well. Let’s shed light to this serious problem, work together, and make it well.
My work “Promise Piece” symbolizes that we all hold a piece of this puzzle, and we must work to raise awareness, funds for research, and advocates for families who experience autism.
The promise piece consists of sixty seven sky of promise pieces in total, and 67 million people have autism around the world. Each Promise Piece will be auctioned online and donated to Autism Speaks in order to raise awareness for autism.
There are still holes in the sky, expressing the mysteries of autism. And the holes are needed to be filled. With our belief and trust in working together, I know that it will be filled in no time.
Purchase the pieces of this MURAL OF DETERMINATION. And ask your friends to spread the word and work together with us on this very rewarding event. Once the solution for Autism is discovered, we will see the sky shimmering in it’s original beauty with no holes!
As I have often said:
A dream you dream alone is only a dream
A dream you dream together is reality.
I am honoured to be a partner in this good work.
Thank you, and I love you!
yoko ono
2 April 2009
World Autism Awareness Day
United Nations, NYC

"TannersDad It (Autism) is a very serious situation for all of us World Citizens. I hope people will wake up to that fact. Lots of love, yoko" -- Yoko Ono Twitter Message Sunday April 12th 2009

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What can you do today...

If you are a parent... Love your child unconditionally. Do not let your child feel they are any less because they cannot communicate the way we do or look after themselves. Do not forget to look after yourself and your significant other. ( If you don't have one find one...There is someone out there for everyone. You deserved to be loved also). Join a church. Speak to your friends. Keep up the good fight.

If you are Friend... If you have resources please consider supporting Generation Rescue as they move the agenda towards services and support programs. If you do not have financial resources provide respite services... Babysit, go with a parent to the grocery store, or running errands. Be there to listen.

If you are in the medical community it is time to wake up and do something...
If you are in the insurance industry it is time to make the people responsible pay...
if you are in the media it time to tell the truth...
If you are in the government it is time act...
If you are in education it is time to educate...
If you are in a religious community it is time to rally the troops to support families...
If you are involved in a Autism group please invite them to join the Move to Heal Autism By 2030 (MTHA)

If you are in the New York City Office of Autism Speaks... remember that $50,000 you took from my community this fall could have helped to pay for my sons therapy this year.

If you are in contact with amanda peet and have a child with Autism invite her over to experience our lives first hand and but out of our childrens and the future of others children.

If you are impacted by autism (that means you are part of the human race) Join me in the fight. Join causecast with your own cause or mine. Make a difference in our world. now. State your change! Then make it happen.

If you happen to have some sleeping pills, sleep ideas for children with autism, or want to come spend the night let me know.... I need a nap.

Say a prayer for all those dealing or not dealing with their "Autism Like" conditions. Say a prayer for the Tavolta family may all their souls rest now...

If you are in the pharmaceutical industry it is time to pray...

People it is just time to deal with Autism....

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