Colgate Creates Autism Project
HAMILTON, N.Y. – The Colgate women's
hockey team has created an autism project in support of Kati
Williams, a local teenager from Norwich, N.Y., who has been an avid
fan of the women's hockey program for several years. Kati has
Asperger's Syndrome, which is an autism spectrum disorder that is
characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction,
along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and
interests.
“When I first started looking into what we could do to raise
awareness for autism I was floored at some of the facts,”
stated head coach Scott
Wiley. “It was hard for me to think about
autism affecting so many people. A new case is diagnosed almost
every 15 minutes. More children will be diagnosed with autism this
year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.
"Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in
the U.S. in which there is no cure or medical detection. It is our
goal to make as many people aware as possible and have a positive
impact on those families affected by autism.”
The project will include Lighting Up Starr Rink Blue for the
Rensselaer game on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. that will be televised
on Time Warner Cable Sports, a Player Puzzle Fundraiser and an
Autism Jersey Auction.
For more information please visit www.colgate.edu/autism.
