Heroes for Autism April 19, 2009

Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, is teaming up with the cast from NBC’s hit show HEROES, the celebrity band “Band From TV” and “Wendy and Lisa” to increase autism awareness and help raise funds for autism research at the first ever HEROES for Autism fundraiser. This one-night only star-studded concert event will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 5:00pm at the Avalon Hollywood located at 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, California.

HEROES for Autism will kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction featuring art work designed and created by the cast and crew of HEROES. Guests will then enjoy a concert performance by the “Band From TV,” featuring Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, James Denton, Jesse Spencer, and Bob Guiney (www.bandfromtv.org) and a special performance by the show’s music composers Wendy & Lisa with an all-star band and surprise guests to headline the evening. Wendy & Lisa will perform their music from the series, as well as songs from their newly-released CD, “White Flags of Winter Chimneys.” (www.wendyandlisa.com).

To purchase tickets contact Emma Petievich at 323-297-4757 epetievich@autismspeaks.org All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks.

Official Website: http://www.heroesforautism.com