Every April, our supporters across the country come together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism. We are so grateful for their continued support this World Autism Month and invite you to learn more about the incredible companies working to create a kinder, more inclusive world.

T.J.Maxx enhancing the lives of those with autism

We are so grateful to our longstanding supporters at T.J.Maxx who have helped advance our work to support the autism community for nearly two decades. Through their commitment to our mission, T.J.Maxx has raised more than $30 million over the years. April 11 through May 1, customers at T.J.Maxx stores nationwide can show their support for a kinder, more inclusive world by donating to Autism Speaks at the register.

Chuck E. Cheese supports the autism community!

Throughout April, Chuck E. Cheese is hosting their autism awareness campaign where guests can donate to Autism Speaks by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. On April 11, all Chuck E. Cheese locations nationwide opened two hours early to host Sensory Sensitive Sunday events. Participating locations will be hosting this Sunday as well. The program creates dedicated play time designed specifically for children with autism and other special sensory needs, offering a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience.

SPB Hospitality is lighting it up with kindness!

SPB Hospitality’s nine restaurant brands, including Old Chicago, Logan’s Roadhouse, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant, Big River Grille & Brewing Works, The ChopHouse & Brewery, A1A Ale Works, Ragtime Seafood & Grill, Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery and Sing Sing Dueling Pianos, are hosting an autism awareness campaign supporting World Autism Month! Customers can donate in-store $2, $5 or $10 to Autism Speaks and receive a bounce-back coupon for a free appetizer, dessert or entrée to enjoy at their next visit.

Panera Bread lights it up blue for World Autism Month

Since 2011, Covelli-Enterprises has proudly supported Autism Speaks through their locally-owned Panera Bread cafes. For World Autism Month 2021, participating Panera Bread, LLC and Covelli-owned cafes are hosting a joint autism awareness campaign! Over 115 participating locations in Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee are featuring an autism awareness cookie whereby $.50 of each cookie sold will be donated to Autism Speaks. Participating locations are also hosting a round-up register campaign to further raise funds for Autism Speaks.

Wilson is connecting with kindness

Since 2019, Wilson Sporting Goods and Autism Speaks have worked to create on-field products and promote a message of inclusion, acceptance and understanding for people on the autism spectrum. We should add kindness to the list too! In 2020, Wilson helped Autism Speaks launch ‘Kindness Connections,’ an ongoing series where we connect people on the spectrum with what they love most. Through Wilson’s relationship with David Wright, we were able to introduce him to his own superfan Daniel. You can watch the surprise here. On April 2, 2021 Wilson dropped its latest version of the  Autism Speaks Love The Moment A2000 1786® ball glove in honor of World Autism Month.

Great Wolf Lodge supports World Autism Month

In honor of World Autism Month, Great Wolf Lodge is collaborating with Autism Speaks on a special fundraising event! Guests can receive up to a 42% discount off regular room rates when using promotional code GWLCARES during a special four-day sale running April 26-30, 2021. For each reservation made using the GWLCARES promotion code, Great Wolf Lodge will #LightUpWithKindness and make a $10 donation to Autism Speaks, up to $100,000.