Golfer Ernie Els to be honored for his autism work
Jacksonville.com
Ernie Els’ son, Ben, was diagnosed with autism four years ago at the age of 3. Since then, the three-time major champion has been a tireless supporter of research and treatment of autism. In April, he will be honored by the Golf Writers Association of America with its Charlie Bartlett Award.
The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given each year to a professional golfer for his or her unselfish contributions to the betterment of society. Els will receive the award April 7 at the GWAA annual banquet in Augusta, Ga.
Els and his wife, Liezl, founded the Els Autism Foundation in 2009 and are now in the process of a $30 million capital campaign for the Els Center For Excellence. The center will offer education and therapy for autistic children and conduct research.
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Posted on March 5, 2010 | No Comments | Category: Autism | Tags: Autism, celebrities, Florida
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