For Immediate Release:  March 21, 2014

Contacts: Allie Jackson, Owner
Allie M. Designs
(330) 760-1240

Laurie M. Cramer, Executive Director
Autism Society of Greater Akron
(330) 940-1441        
    
Allie M. Designs Announces Partnership with the Autism Society of Greater Akron
To design unique autism awareness jewelry that also inspires

Allie M. Designs, a marketer of uniquely personalized jewelry, located in the Downtown Akron Art District at 51 E. Market Street, is delighted to announce its partnership with the Autism Society of Greater Akron, an organization committed to providing support, service and guidance to those impacted by autism by focusing on education, awareness and community engagement.

Allie M. Designs’ owner and creative designer, Allie Jackson, said about the partnership, “I am so pleased to have the opportunity to help the Society help those affected by autism.   I chose the Autism Society of Greater Akron because they are a local charity supporting people right here in our community and I believe as part of that community, I could make a difference.   

Allie M. Designs therefore will, through the end of August, be selling specially designed jewelry bearing the Society’s puzzle ribbon and/or puzzle piece symbols, and will donate 20% of the retail sales proceeds from those items to the Autism Society of Greater Akron.   These items can be viewed at www.alliem.com or in our shop.”

Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Greater Akron said, “The nature of Allie M. Designs’ jewelry is about building pieces that are not only inspirational for each individual, but also unique to them.  Given that autism is also unique to each individual in how it impacts them and their families, we believed that combination was a natural fit for the Autism Society and what we represent. We are excited about this partnership and appreciate Allie’s vision and support.”

Allie M. Designs is launching this initiative in April because it is National Autism Awareness Month.  We invite people to her shop in Downtown Akron throughout this partnership, but especially on April 5 during the Akron Art Walk, which will be a great opportunity to see the new designs and support our local artists.

The Autism Society of Greater Akron is an affiliate of the national organization of the Autism Society.  Its territory includes Summit, Stark, Medina, Wayne and Portage counties.  To learn more about the Autism Society of Greater Akron, go to www.autismohio.org/greaterakron.