Welcome to the Inaugural Jim Calhoun CardioRaiser


Please continue to support us in our effort to raise important dollars for Autism Research by donating to the Calhoun CardioRaiser. We will continue to accept donations until May 1, 2012. Thank you.


Join Coach Jim Calhoun on Sunday, February 26, 2012 for the inaugural Jim Calhoun CardioRaiser - and workout for Autism Speaks. Test your endurance at Cardio Express in Manchester or Southington as we raise money for this important cause. The registration breakfast begins at 8am and the cardio activities begin at 9am.

The dollars raised will be used to fund global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

You can choose from a variety of cardio activities including Zumba, Spinning or spend time on any of their cardio machines. No matter what your fitness level - we have something for everyone - join us and be part of the “Calhoun Team” and make a difference in your community!

Knowing that your efforts are benefitting families affected by autism we guarantee your workout will make you feel great physically and mentally!



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Total Donations: $81,255
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Coach Jim Calhoun with his autistic granddaughter Reese


“The day we heard ‘your child has autism’ our lives were forever changed in that instant. We were scared but we had hope. That’s when we found Autism Speaks”
Melissa Willette, Bristol, CT


“Autism Speaks gave me a voice to speak for my son when I felt that I had none. It helped me to know that I was not alone and empowered me to educate my community of fellow autism families as well as our "typical" community to bring autism acceptance to the public”
Diana Yeisley, Simsbury, CT