2008 Performers:

Stephen Stills www.stephenstills.com	Michael Stanley www.michaelstanley.com

2008 Honorees:

Norma Lerner

Autism Speaks is delighted to honor Norma Lerner for her philanthropic and compassionate role in the Autism community.  Thanks to her daughter Nancy Lerner Fisher's vision, the family made a generous founding gift to The Cleveland Clinic which started The Lerner School for Autism at The Cleveland Clinic helping a tremendous amount of children and families in Northeast Ohio. The Lerner School for Autism at The Cleveland Clinic teaches toddlers, children and young adults and is a fabulous resource in our community.

Eileen McShea

Autism Speaks is thrilled to honor Eileen McShea for her wonderful work in support of the autism community of Cleveland.  Eileen McShea is the co-host of Good Company on WKYC/Channel 3.  She is passionate about autism and committed to Autism Speaks because of her nephew who is on the autism spectrum.  She has donated her time and energy to a variety of Autism Speaks events in Cleveland and was an honorary co-chair of Cleveland's inaugural Walk Now for Autism in 2007. 

Susie Ratner

Autism Speaks is delighted to honor Susie Ratner for her vital role in helping to support the autism community in and around Cleveland.  As an educator who has worked in the special needs field for over 20 years, Ms. Ratner played an important role in the creation and development of The Monarch School for Children with Autism.  She works every day in her current role to help meet the needs of those children affected by autism and their families, as the services and programs at The Monarch School for Children with Autism continue to expand.  The Monach School for Children with Autism is a wonderful resource in support of the autism community of Cleveland.

Kristen & Stephen Stills

Autism Speaks is thrilled to be honoring Kristen and Stephen Stills for their passionate work with autism.  They have generously offered their time and talent to a variety of Autism Speaks initiatives and events.  As one of the Executive Producers of the film Autism:The Musical, Kristen Stills has helped shed light on families dealing with the realities of Autism.  Autism:The Musical will air on HBO this spring.

2008 Auction Items: 

This year's event will feature a silent and live auction highlighted by guitars autographed by Rock Legends, including:

Cat Stevens

Peter Frampton

Kid Rock

Crosby, Stills and Nash

Dickey Betts

Also, Michael Stanley and Stephen Stills will sign and personalize guitars to the winning bidders who will come on stage for a photo.

Autism Speaks spokespeople The Jonas Brothers also have donated a autographed guitar and Max Weinberg, drummer for The E Street Band, has donated his autographed drumskin.

2 Tickets to Late Night with Conan O'Brien in New York City with an exclusive backstage tour.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Visiting from out of town?  Need a place to stay for the evening after enjoying the party?If you would like to make reservations to stay in Cleveland following the event on Saturday evening, April 12, 2008, please contact the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center at 1-800-228-9290 or 216-696-9200 and reference the block of rooms under Autism Speaks Rock ‘Til it Stops.

Room rates are as follows:
$129.00 for the evening, checking in Saturday 4/12/08 and checking out Sunday 4/13/08
The above rate applies to a Standard room for single, double, triple and quad occupancy.  Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 7.75%) in effect at the time of check out.

If you have questions, please contact Leslie McCammon at lmccammon@autismspeaks.org or 323.297.4748.