Part of the CrimsonRise family. (Courtesy/Lindsay Morgan)Staten Island Advance
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – CrimsonRise, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the communication rights of non-speaking autistic individuals, will host its third annual flagship event, “Turn Up for Communication,” on Sunday, May 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flagship Brewery in Tompkinsville.
The event raises awareness for the estimated 50 million non-speaking autistic individuals worldwide while celebrating local advocates, families, and individuals working to make communication accessible for all.
Tickets are $35, which includes one drink, access to live music, a DJ, food, beer, wine, a 50/50 raffle, and basket raffles.
All proceeds benefit CrimsonRise’s mission to provide inclusive, neurodiverse programs and communication tools to those who need them most.
Turn Up For Communication is set for Sunday, May 4 at the Flagship Brewery. (Courtesy/CrimsonRise)Staten Island Advance
“We promised our community that we would build an organization that shows up for our nonspeakers,” said Lakshmi Rao Sankar, executive director of CrimsonRise. “This event brings that promise to life—raising support and awareness, one voice at a time.”
Flagship Brewery is located at 40 Minthorne St.
Register at www.crimsonrise.org/events
Members of the CrimsonRise family. (Courtesy/Lindsay Morgan)Staten Island Advance
Sponsorship Opportunities
Community members and businesses can also support through sponsorship levels: Ally, $250, Friend, $500, Advocate, $1,000 and Partner, $2,500.
All sponsors receive recognition and complimentary tickets to the event.
For further information kindly contact Lakshmi at info@crimsonrise.org
About CrimsonRise: CrimsonRise is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting autistic individuals with sensory, movement, and communication differences.
It provides inclusive programs, presume competence, and advocate for communication access for non-speaking individuals of all ages.
