Autism Resources International Inaugural ?It?s Okay to Play? Fund Raiser Event Endorsed by Christine Heathman & GlyMed Plus

September 30th Art Auction Fund Raiser at G2 Gallery in Venice to Help Families of Children with Autism


Venice Beach, CA – September 25, 2010 – Christine Heathman, LMT, ME, Author, Industry Innovator, Educator, and CEO and Founder of GlyMed Plus ®, today announced her support of the of Autism Resources International’s “It’s Okay to Play” Inaugural Event on September 30th at the G2 Gallery in Venice, CA to raise funds to help families of children with autism.

Autism Resources International’s “It’s Okay to Play” Inaugural Event on Thursday, September 30th will be held at the G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice, CA from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The art and musical evening will feature a guest appearance by Autism: The Musical, as well as, a silent auction by artists on the autism spectrum and an array of services donated by sponsors and families. Christine Heathman and GlyMed Plus are donating a basket with a select array of professional skin care products recently featured in the 2010 Emmy Awards Celebrity Lounge and on Christine’s September 20th interview on Lifetime TV’s The Balancing Act.

Christine Heathman is an avid supporter of organizations that are close to her heart and it is her honor to support great organizations like Autism Resources International and their mission of cultivating growth by creating relationships between children with autism and their families.

“The autism prevalence rate among children is one in 110 according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, more than ever, the need to raise awareness for autism is imperative,” said Christine Heathman. “Come help us celebrate the inaugural event for Autism Resources International and the families of children with autism. Make sure to join in the silent auction and your chance to bid on the Emmy Awards and Lifetime TV featured GlyMed Plus products.”

According to Aaron Deland, co-founder of Autism Resources International, their organization is dedicated to helping families plan, implement and sustain “best-fit” treatments for their children.

“By creating relationships with professionals in the autism community and understanding what is available and what each child’s individual needs are, we can help parents sift through the endless information and create child-specific programs saving precious hours, countless dollars and giving families more time to spend with their children,” said Aaron DeLand, co-founder of Autism Resources International.

About Autism resources International:
Autism Resources International is dedicated to helping families plan, implement, and sustain “best-fit” treatments for their children. Aaron DeLand co-founded the non-profit organization Autism Resources International in 2010 after seeing the need for more funding resources for parents, advocates and researchers. For more information on the upcoming fundraising event and how you can get involved please visit www.autismresourcesintl.org

About Christine Heathman:
Christine Heathman is the skin age management expert who has helped shaped American Skin Care to what it is known as today. Christine hosts “What Gets Under Your Skin?” Syndicated talk radio show and appears as a guest expert on The Doctors, at the 2010 Emmy Awards Luxury Celebrity Lounge and on The Balancing Act on the Lifetime TV Channel. Christine Heathman is the innovator behind GlyMed Plus Advanced Aesthetics and its skin care products, which are used in spas & medical clinics all over the world. GlyMed Plus® professional skin care products were highlighted in the 2010 Emmy Awards Celebrity Lounge, to find a professional spa near you please visit www.glymedplus.com. To find out more about Christine Heathman and her skin science message please visit www.christineheathman.com.