What kind of world do you want

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Received this today from one of the fine folks on our-kids, it is a beautiful video.

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Autism Speaks created a music video of the Five for Fighting song "World" which features images of children with autism children and their families.

It is a truly moving video and was the work of their Creative Director and our sponsor, Bill Shea.

The band is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks for each time the video is viewed and the winning charity will receive a special prize (there are several others on the site). When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and pass it along to your friends and family.

Comments

  1. GETkristiLOVE9:24 AM

    Just like you said, beautiful.

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  2. Anonymous6:28 AM

    Dude, my eyes started sweating within 20 seconds, and, like, that NEVER happens to me.

    Autistics are some of the most beautiful people, dontcha' think??

    note the little girl methodically emptying out the laundry hamper-- that's a daily occurance 'round here.

    Oh, and I am SOOO totally pinching this. RIGHT NOW.

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  3. SkylersDad8:45 AM

    GKL: Thanks a lot!

    BO: Thought of you when I got this, glad you liked it!

    ReplyDelete

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