Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support on April 2, 2012 – World Autism Awareness Day.
HOW YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:
1) Wear blue today
2) Purchase blue light bulbs from Home Depot and replace your outdoor lights with blue ones
3) Change your Facebook status or profile picture to the Light It Up Blue logo (found here)
4) Bake cookies and ice them with blue frosting to pass out to friends or coworkers
5) Tweet facts about Autism and use the hashtag #lightitupblue
6) Donate to Autism Speaks
7) Add the Light It Up Blue logo to your email signature
8) Shop at places that are donating a portion of today’s profits to an Autism organization