Talk About Curing Autism to Host Southern California Celebrity Gala



    COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 5 /EMWNews/ -- Jenny McCarthy,

actress, comedian and model will co-host a major fundraiser to benefit

families affected by autism with Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France

champion road racing cyclist.



    McCarthy and Armstrong host the celebrity-packed evening Ante Up for

Autism, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California on

Friday, October 3, 2008. Joining the co-hosts will be a line up of sports

celebrities including Ryan Scheckler, Jim Everett, Tony Hawk, Brian Lopes,

Jeremy McGrath and more. The formal evening of cocktails, dinner and

entertainment will be highlighted by a poker tournament and casino venue

provided by Commerce Casino.



    McCarthy stated, "TACA was one of the first organizations I encountered

that gave me hope. Their message was positive and they helped convince me

that outcomes for children with autism can be positive. Once I found TACA I

didn't feel so alone. Now my son, Evan, is doing remarkably well and it is

my turn to help TACA." McCarthy is the author of Louder Than Words - A

Mother's Journey in Healing Autism which chronicles her experiences and

healing philosophies as a parent of a child with autism.



    Co-host Lance Armstrong commented, "With one in every 150 children

being diagnosed, autism is becoming an epidemic that can't be ignored any

longer. I see daily, how hard my friends have to struggle to get proper

care and support for their children. I'm pleased to join TACA and Jenny

McCarthy in co-hosting Ante Up for Autism."



    Seating is limited. For information about Ante Up for Autism

reservations and sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.anteupforautism.org

or to learn about the programs and services, visit http://www.tacanow.org or call

(949) 640-4401.

    About TACA



    Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national organization dedicated to

providing information, resources, and support to families affected by

autism. Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides support, education and

information, and resources to more than 9,000 families in the U.S. who are

touched by autism.