St. Patrick’s Day Jersey Auction and Raffle for Autism Awareness and Easter Seals

A sincere thank you to Chicago Wolves fans for your ongoing support of our
community initiatives, especially our Autism Awareness campaign.

During the games on March 15-16, 2025, Wolves players wore special St.
Patrick’s Day jerseys, presented by Jewel Osco, as they faced off against the Hershey Bears. These unique jerseys were available through various auctions and raffles, with proceeds benefiting Easterseals, along with Chicago Wolves Charities, driven by Kia.

Wolves players Spencer Martin, Dustin Tokarski, Ryan Suzuki, Domenick Fensore, Justin Robidas, Josiah Slavin and Mascot Skates wore a different jersey for each game. There was a team-signed jersey that was a part of the Blind Auction as
well. Additionally, Wolves defenseman Scott Morrow’s jersey was available through a Golden Ticket Raffle. The use of multiple jerseys allowed the Wolves and their fans to maximize their impact in supporting Autism Awareness and
Easterseals.

 

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AUTISM AWARENESS FACTS:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by:

• Ongoing social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with others.
• Repetitive behaviors as well as limited interests or activities.
• Symptoms that typically are recognized in the first two years of life.
• Symptoms that hurt the individual’s ability to function socially, at school or work, or other
  areas of life.

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• Autism greatly varies from person to person.
• Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States.
• Autism can be reliably diagnosed by a specialist by age 2, but the average age of autism diagnosis in
  the U.S. is 5 years.
• An estimated 2.2% of adults in the U.S. are autistic, according to a CDC report.
• Nearly 78 percent of children with autism have at least one co-occurring mental health condition such
  as ADHD, anxiety, depression.
• Prevalence of autism in the United States is currently estimated at 1 in 36 children.
• Boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism. Research suggests that girls
  may not show autism in the same way as boys and might go undiagnosed because of that. Girls are more
  likely to camouflage or hide signs.
• About 40 percent of children with autism are nonverbal. For many, language develops later than their
  neurotypical peers.
• Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder constitutes a diverse group of conditions related
  to development of the brain.
• Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.
• The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with
  autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care.