Autism Delaware and Hertrich Toyota award 2012 Camry LE

The 2012 Toyota Camry LE donated by Hertrich Toyota of Milford and Autism Delaware to be raffled off Nov. 19 at the Autism Gala & Auction in Dewey Beach was won by Jim Curley, an Ambler, Pa. resident and uncle of a child with autism.

“With only 500 raffle tickets available,” said Kim Siegel, Autism Delaware’s policy and walk director, “Mr. Curley’s chances of winning were a lot better than if he’d bought a lottery ticket, but when I called to tell him the good news, he thought it was a practical joke.”

“We love that we can help make someone’s day like this,” said Theda Ellis, executive director at Autism Delaware. “We’re thankful to the Hertrich family for making this fundraiser possible. We can give someone a new car - and the proceeds benefit Autism Delaware! We’re expanding our services statewide, so we will put the proceeds to good use.”

“We at Hertrich Toyota are impressed by the wonderful work Autism Delaware does across the state and the support it garners in the community,” said Tushar Patel, general manager at Hertrich Toyota, “and we’re proud to be associated with this cause.”

For more information about Autism Delaware, visit www.delautism.org.

Autism Delaware is a nonprofit organization made up of individuals with autism, their family members, professionals and friends of people with autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The organization’s mission is to create better lives for people and families affected by autism throughout Delaware. With offices in Newark and Milton, Autism Delaware serves the entire state of Delaware.