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World Autism Day, Monday, April 2, 2012
Catharine Young
April 10, 2012
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Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I - Olean) exchanges a hi-five with Jase Smith at the World Autism Day, Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue event at Davis Park in Falconer on Monday, April 1. Several hundred people turned out for a balloon launch, music, silent auctions, face painting and games.
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