# '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:** 451
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/451 "2013-04-15T20:23:34Z")
The subject of [yesterday’s post](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/450) was the _Sheckler Foundation_’s annual ‘Skate for a Cause’ event. Professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, the young man behind the San Clemente, California-based nonprofit, has also been involved in the annual ‘Ante Up For Autism’ fundraiser benefiting _Talk About Curing Autism_ (_TACA_)… > [@](#): > > More than 40 Oakley volunteers showed up in force to assist at the 6th Annual Ante Up for Autism Gala benefiting Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Calif. > > “I look forward to volunteering at TACA events, especially this one,” said Oakley Claims Clerk, Becca Brummett. “It’s inspiring to see people come together to support a cause that affects so many children.” > > This year’s event, hosted by actor, writer and producer Johnathon Schaech and Oakley musician, Kate Voegele was filled with unique silent and live auction items including a Rory McIlroy autographed Oakley golf polo and Ryan Sheckler autographed skateboard decks and a variety of sports memorabilia. > > As the sun set over the Pacific Ocean and the Ante Up poker tournament ensued, more than 300 guests mingled, tried their hand at casino-style gaming and took advantage of the outrageous costumes in the photo booth. > > The sold-out event raised more than $260,000 which will help TACA support approximately 31,000 families across the United States affected by autism… > > In 2010, Oakley launched its partnership with TACA, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families living with autism. With each purchase of TACA special edition Oakley eyewear, Oakley provides $20 to TACA in support of its mission. To date, Oakley had donated more than $300,000. Here is a link to a video of the 6th annual ‘Ante Up For Autism’ fundraiser held late last year: [Ante Up For Autism 2012 - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r58KsDxt6m8) (source: [6th Annual Ante Up for Autism Fundraising Gala | Australia](http://au.oakley.com/community/posts/3772)) --- _[View the full topic](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615)._