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  On April 26th, at the Newport Film Festival, the film “Trace Amounts” made its public debut. A film by director, Eric Gladen. Notably, Trace Amounts beams a spotlight onto the rising autism epidemic in America. More specifically, it focuses on the relationship between ethylmercury in vaccines and autism. Over the years, the topic has […]

When I moved to San Diego some 15 years ago, a few of my clients shared their trials and tribulations with autism. I was concerned, but I had just married. As a result, I didn’t believe that an illness would ever affect my family. Today, as a parent of an autistic child, I have a

To help raise awareness and assist families affected by the autism epidemic, Pistachio pledges to donate two percent of every shampoo and conditioner sale to the Autism Society of San Diego on a continuing basis. We are so excited to participate in this movement to assist families, donate money and raise awareness for autism in

  Each year the La Costa Youth Organization\’s Champions League, a not-for-profit organization, spends about $10,000 in order to provide special needs children the chance to play baseball/softball. To help offset those costs, the Champions League will be hosting a comedy night fundraiser at Coastline Church on May 16th, 6:30pm. This years acts will include:

  The research team at UCSD school of medicine has received a $1.85 million dollar grant. The money will go to continuing their research towards developing drugs dedicated to helping those with autism. By using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) from autistic donors, Dr. Alysson Muotri is able to create autistic brain cells on which

  On April 30th, 2014 the Autism Society San Diego will be hosting a new event, \”Take a Bite for Autism\”. Select restaurants in San Diego will be donating 20% of their profits to support Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now). Restaurants include: Harvey Milk\’s American Diner – Hillcrest Pizza Port –

  We had a fantastic time hosting this important annual fundraiser that’s near and dear to our heart. We were at full capacity with all of our hair stylists on board and busy doing great hair in support of this worthy cause to raise awareness and funding to Cope, Study and Cure Autism. You can

  In support of Autism Awareness Month, Pistachio is proud to offer ASD Charm Bracelets for sale. Available in two designs, these bracelets are an excellent way to show your support. Each prominently displays the puzzle piece ribbon design that has become synonymous with the ASD cause and the multiple vibrant colors represent the diversity

  Pistachio would like to send out a special thank you to all of our Cut-a-Thon sponsors this year. We appreciate all your help and look forward to continued success.  

  “I never realized how big a need for a league like Champions existed in our community. There are now 60 players participating across 4 teams and everyone involved has a blast. I am so glad I started this league and can see all the smiling faces.” -Alex Rejto The Champions League is a baseball/softball