Evanston's third Annual Autism Awareness Game

Northwestern University women's basketball and the Chicago Chapter of Autism Speaks teamed up to help bring awareness to Autism today at 2 p.m., at the Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Unfortunately, the 'Cats suffered a loss during this special recreation basketball game.

  1. Evanston Special Recreation basketball game/Annual Autism Awareness Game at 2pm .#dsmobile
  2. NU womens basketball and chicago Chapter of Autism Speaks partner to host game. NU vs. DePaul. #dsmobile
  3. This is a special coalition for Northwestern because NU head coach Joe McKeown's son Joey has autism. Both McKeown and DePaul head coach Doug Bruno have pledged money in the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks, which is held throughout various parts of the country.
  4. This will be the third year in a row NU works to help raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders. #dsmobile
  5. Fun games and activities for fans, such as free facepainting and balloon artists are also at the game. #dsmobile
  6. Halftime basketball game between Evanston Recreation Division's E- team and North Shore Special Olympics team.#dsmobile
  7. 'cats tied with Depaul 60 and 60 with 9 mins. left in game. #dsmobile
  8. End of the game final score 'cats 72, depaul 88.#dsmobile

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