Ya Gotta Live
along with Stacey Prince, Amy Sharapan, Gil Pagovich, Amy Kerner,
Amy Blankenheimer, Brad Berkowitz, Nicole Starr, Michael Yorkes,
Debbie Slate, Marshall Isaacs, Jamie Koff, Iris S., Chris Owens and others..
Presents

4th Annual Christmas Eve Benefit*

Sunday, December 24, 2006
Doors open 8:30 p.m.
Open Vodka Bar 9-10 p.m.

PM Lounge
50 Gansevoort St
(bw 9th Ave & Washington St)
www.pmloungenyc.com

DJ and Dancing
Mention Rob Hessdorf's name or Ya Gotta Live for $20 reduced guest list, $25 without.
Arrive early to avoid waiting in line in the cold.


Portions of the proceeds will benefit:



McCarton School,a school dedicated to the treatment of Autism.

Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects 1 in 166 births. As many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. Autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17% a year. Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle or education levels and can affect any family and any child. Autism typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. One should keep in mind however, that autism is a spectrum disorder and it affects each individual differently and at varying degrees- this is why early diagnosis is so crucial. By learning the signs, a child can begin benefiting from one of the many specialized intervention programs.