#UMassGives 2017
Autism Speaks is an RSO (registered student organization) with the mission of providing education, awareness, and acceptance for Autism Spectrum Disorder. We work to fundraise for Autism Speaks and enhance the knowledge of the disorder on campus and in the community.
We will use money raised during #UMassGives to host events, in hopes of bringing the community together to learn more about the autism spectrum.
Our organization hosts an amazing 5k run / 3k walk in the spring. This year our event was on April 2nd in downtown Amherst. In addition to a great run and walk we had arts and crafts for the children, a petting zoo, DJ, photo booth, food, drinks, and more fun things. It was a great success, and it brought together many students and community members for a great cause. Next year we hope to make it bigger and better than ever.
We also volunteer with Whole Children about once a month at their dances, cafe nights, and more. Whole Children is a program that offers classes and day programs for children and adults with disabilities. We have done a spread the word to end autism campaign with Boltwood and Best Buddies this year. Next year we hope to put on a talent show on campus showcasing children and adults with disabilities in the community, giving them a chance to shine like the stars they are. Please donate and help our club continue to do even more great work.
| Rank | Registered Student Organizations (RSO) | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Zoo (Women's Ultimate Frisbee) | 282 |
| 2 | Asian American Student Association | 270 |
| 3 | CHAARG | 141 |
| 4 | Student Alumni Association | 138 |
| 5 | Association for Women in Science | 100 |
| 6 | Sailing Club Team | 85 |
| 7 | UMass Belly Dance Club | 81 |
| 8 | Engineers Without Borders | 70 |
| 9 | UMass Men's Club Ultimate Frisbee (Zoo Disc) | 61 |
| 10 | Autism Speaks | 49 |
| 11 | UMass Club Paintball Team | 44 |
| 12 | UMass Outing Club | 39 |
| 13 | UMass Figure Skating Club | 38 |
| 14 | Mark H. McCormack Dept of Sport Mngmt Leaders Club | 36 |
| 15 | UMass Habitat for Humanity | 26 |
| Rank | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 879 |
| 2 | Minuteman Marching Band | 390 |
| 3 | Lady Zoo (Women's Ultimate Frisbee) | 282 |
| 4 | Asian American Student Association | 270 |
| 5 | Student Care and Emergency Response Fund | 229 |
| 6 | UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) | 189 |
| 7 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 172 |
| 8 | Isenberg School of Management | 146 |
| 9 | CHAARG | 141 |
| 10 | Student Alumni Association | 138 |
| 11 | College of Education | 137 |
| 12 | University Without Walls | 128 |
| 13 | College of Information & Computer Sciences | 117 |
| 14 | Jubilat | 111 |
| 15 | Association for Women in Science | 100 |
| Rank | Prize | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) | 147 |
| 2 | Student Care and Emergency Response Fund | 138 | |
| 3 | College of Information & Computer Sciences | 77 | |
| 4 | Psychological & Brain Sciences Dept. | 66 | |
| 5 | Athletics | 34 | |
| 6 | Student Affairs and Campus Life | 13 | |
| 7 | Dance Program | 13 | |
| 8 | Minuteman Marching Band | 9 | |
| 9 | College of Education | 9 | |
| 10 | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | 8 | |
| 11 | Isenberg School of Management | 8 | |
| 12 | Protect Our Breasts | 6 | |
| 13 | Other | 6 | |
| 14 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 5 | |
| 15 | UMass Amherst's Greatest Needs | 4 |
| Rank | Prize | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Sailing Club Team | 69 |
| 2 | Theater- Ed Golden Acting Scholarship | 54 | |
| 3 | UMass Club Paintball Team | 32 | |
| 4 | Mark H. McCormack Dept of Sport Mngmt Leaders Club | 29 | |
| 5 | Athletics | 25 | |
| 6 | Commonwealth Honors College | 22 | |
| 7 | UMass DECA | 14 | |
| 8 | Isenberg School of Management | 10 | |
| 9 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 10 | |
| 10 | College of Education | 10 | |
| 11 | Other | 8 | |
| 12 | Western Mass Bouldering Club | 8 | |
| 13 | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | 5 | |
| 14 | UMass Amherst's Greatest Needs | 4 | |
| 15 | College of Natural Sciences | 4 |
| Rank | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Zoo (Women's Ultimate Frisbee) | 206 |
| 2 | Women for UMass Amherst | 53 |
| 3 | UMass Belly Dance Club | 47 |
| 4 | Athletics | 37 |
| 5 | Association for Women in Science | 24 |
| 6 | UMass Habitat for Humanity | 22 |
| 7 | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| 8 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 5 |
| 9 | Other | 5 |
| 10 | Isenberg School of Management | 5 |
| 11 | UMass Amherst's Greatest Needs | 5 |
| 12 | Asian American Student Association | 5 |
| 13 | College of Humanities & Fine Arts | 4 |
| 14 | School of Public Health & Health Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | College of Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Rank | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Alumni Association | 111 |
| 2 | University Without Walls | 102 |
| 3 | Autism Speaks | 44 |
| 4 | Athletics | 34 |
| 5 | Association for Women in Science | 20 |
| 6 | Alumni Association | 19 |
| 7 | Center for Research on Families | 15 |
| 8 | College of Natural Sciences | 9 |
| 9 | Isenberg School of Management | 7 |
| 10 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 7 |
| 11 | Asian American Student Association | 7 |
| 12 | UMass Belly Dance Club | 7 |
| 13 | Lady Zoo (Women's Ultimate Frisbee) | 6 |
| 14 | Student Care and Emergency Response Fund | 5 |
| 15 | UMass Outing Club | 4 |
| Rank | Area of Campus | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minuteman Marching Band | 254 |
| 2 | CHAARG | 112 |
| 3 | Asian American Student Association | 92 |
| 4 | Engineers Without Borders | 60 |
| 5 | UMass Men's Club Ultimate Frisbee (Zoo Disc) | 53 |
| 6 | Jubilat | 38 |
| 7 | Athletics | 33 |
| 8 | UMass Figure Skating Club | 29 |
| 9 | Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority | 24 |
| 10 | Western Massachusetts Writing Project | 22 |
| 11 | Student Care and Emergency Response Fund | 9 |
| 12 | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | 5 |
| 13 | College of Nursing | 5 |
| 14 | Isenberg School of Management | 4 |
| 15 | McCormack Department of Sport Management | 4 |
