The "Great Open Jump" Raise Funds for Autism Speaks

The "Great Open Jump" will raise funds for Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism advocacy group, and increase awareness about the disorder, which affects about 1.5 million people in the United States and tens of millions worldwide.

A $20 donation will pay for a 100-day custom kit providing information for families whose child recently has been diagnosed with autism.

Those who donate $20 will receive a voucher toward a free Pop-In Play time at any Pump It Up store.

Donations can be made at the local Pump It Up or online at http://events.autismspeaks.org/pumpitup/unioncity.

The fundraiser will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for families with autistic children and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the general public.

All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.