# 'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [June 5, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615 "2011-06-05T05:40:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 381
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/381 "2013-01-19T15:55:21Z")
In a number of recent posts, for example [this one](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/379), I have mentioned the California-based nonprofit, _Heart of Sailing Foundation_. _Wines for Autism_ is a sponsor of _Heart of Sailing_. Started by Christine Roffi, the goal of _Wines for Autism_ is to promote awareness that there is hope for children suffering from Autism and to help fund non-profit organisations that aid the families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > …What is a Sail-a-thon? > The Sail-a-thon features short day sails, activity and vendor booths, celebrity guests, live entertainment (site dependant), and free food and beverages. > It is an international event held in more than 40 regions across the U.S., Canada and Europe including sailing excursions, boat parties, beach picnics, and cookouts, as well as door prizes and awards for fundraising to benefit Heart of Sailing’s Daysail program, enabling special needs children and their families to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of sailing at no cost. > With your wine and/or wine club purchase One third of Wines for Autism gross profits will benefit Heart of Sailing and help us keep the dream alive… Here is a link to a video of a ‘Sail-A-Thon’ event with _Heart of Sailing_ sponsored by _Wines for Autism_: [Sail-A-Thon with Heart of Sailing sponsored by Wines for Autism, Melbourne, FL - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meu5i6XJZvU) (sources: [Heart of Sailing Foundation](http://heartofsailing.org/corpsponsors.asp); [Sail-A-Thon Sponsored by Wines for Autism, Melbourne, FL | Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/events/331081334292/)) --- _[View the full topic](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615)._