Saw this image compiled by Autistic Ambassador, John Greally, posted and wanted to share some insight to why our #boycottAutismSpeaks and ask for human rights were, and are right now, being ignored and actively silenced.

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Let’s Start with “Sponsor” . . .

White Castle & Autism Speaks Board Member:  Jamie T. Richardson

Jamie T. Richardson | Autism Speaks Board Member & Vice President of White Castle

Vice President, White Castle System, Inc.

Jamie Richardson joined the White Castle home office team in 1998. He serves as vice president of White Castle System, Inc., with responsibilities for government affairs, shareholder relations, public relations and corporate philanthropy.

In recent years, Mr. Richardson has led White Castle’s involvement in entertainment projects including “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle,” “Undercover Boss,” and “Impractical Jokers.” Mr. Richardson is frequently quoted in major print and broadcast media on restaurant industry perspectives on current events and policy issues. He serves on the board of Family Enterprise USA, the National Council of Chain Restaurants and the Ohio Restaurant Association, where he is chairman of the board.  In 2014, Mr. Richardson was named the National Restaurant Association’s Advocate of the Year, and in 2016, the National Council of Chain Restaurants’ Ambassador of the Year.

In addition to serving on the Autism Speaks board, Mr. Richardson is active in his community, serving on several charity boards. He is vice chairman of the YMCA of Central Ohio Board, and serves on the American Red Cross National Philanthropy Board.

Mr. Richardson has demonstrated a powerful passion and commitment to Autism Speaks over the past several years, spearheading White Castle efforts that have raised more than $4 million. He has testified before the Ohio State House of Representatives and worked with Autism Speaks board member Laura Slatkin to create the Original Slider White Castle hamburger-scented candle – an effort that has raised awareness and more than $350,000 for Autism Speaks.

As a fourth generation “family member-in-law,” Mr. Richardson invests his time and passion in the White Castle vision of remaining a family-owned business for generations to come. Mr. Richardson and his wife Kate live in Mount Vernon, Ohio and have five children, Brendan, Chloe, Mary, Grace, Maggie and Finn.

Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/board-directors

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WHITE CASTLE® BREAKS FUNDRAISING RECORD FOR AUTISM SPEAKS

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Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey

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White Castle® Joins Autism Speaks® to “Light It Up Blue”

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Since 2010 the annual autism fundraising campaign has raised more than $3 million for Autism Speaks

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/white-castle-launches-autism-speaks-fundraiser-this-april-to-raise-awareness-300245404.html

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White Castle Candle Helps Raise Autism Awareness

http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/2010/12/22/white-castle-candle-helps-raise-autism-awareness/

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