SUMMER FADE AWAY FESTIVAL RAISES AWARENESS OF AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES
The Canonsburg Summer Fade Away Festival brought the community together for an uplifting day of live music, food, activities and connection— all in support of the Autism Caring Center.
The festival was created by Scott and Kelly Snyder after their son, Nathan, was diagnosed with autism at age 1. At the time, they were told he might never speak or attend school. Today, Nathan is speaking, thriving and defying those early expectations. His journey inspired the Snyders to team up with the Autism Caring Center to create an event rooted in hope and dedicated to ensuring that other families do not have to navigate autism alone.
“[ We ] understood firsthand how difficult it can be for families to find support, trusted resources and a place where they truly feel accepted,” said the center’ s cofounder, Kelly Cain.
This year’ s festival, bringing out 2,000 + people, celebrated neurodivergent individuals while raising awareness of the resources, guidance and sense of community available. Harry Psaros— national autism advocate and bestselling author of“ From Struggle to Strength: A Father’ s Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity,” and Autism Caring Center board member— served as master of ceremonies.
The message is that an autism diagnosis does not define a child’ s future. With community support, determination and opportunity, children can achieve far more than anyone initially imagines. The Summer Fade Away Festival demonstrates what can happen when families, advocates and neighbors come together to support individuals with autism and help create a future in which every person has the opportunity to thrive.
WHAT’ S NEWS IN CANON-MAC
NEW ROOF FOR LOCAL VETERAN
U. S. Navy veteran Sean Bernarding received a new roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project— a nationwide initiative that honors military veterans by providing roof replacements at no cost.
The project was made possible through a partnership between Owens Corning, Purple Heart Homes, and Ultimate Roofing, which donated the labor while the Owens Corning Foundation provided the materials.
Since the program launched in 2016, more than 800 veterans across the country have received new roofs.
WOMEN OF SOUTHWESTERN PA GOLF FUNDRAISER
WOMEN of Southwestern PA hosted its seventh annual charitable golf outing on May 4 at Valley Brook Country Club, bringing together 116 golfers and 27 sponsors in support of women and children in need throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
The event raised funds to further the organization’ s mission while celebrating the generosity of local businesses, volunteers and community members whose continued support helps make its programs and outreach possible.
‘ JOY OF CHRISTMAS’ CRAFT SHOW
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Joy of Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center in Upper St. Clair.
The annual event features more than 100 artists and crafters offering unique handmade gifts and seasonal decor, along with a bake sale, crafts raffle, 50 / 50 raffle, and lunch and snacks available for purchase.
Admission is $ 2 and includes a complimentary crafts raffle ticket.
The show is a festive way to support local artisans and kick off the holiday season! n
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