Philly Firefighter Rows for Autism Awareness

Thursday, Apr 7, 2011  |  Updated 6:37 PM EDT
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A Philadelphia firefighter is preparing to shove off on a voyage to bring awareness to autism. His trip will take him more than 425 miles from Washington, D.C. to New York.

NBCPhiladelphia.com - Doug Shimell

A Philadelphia firefighter is preparing to shove off on a voyage to bring awareness to autism. His trip will take him more than 425 miles from Washington, D.C. to New York.

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Neil Calore, a Philadelphia firefighter, is preparing to set sail on a home-built boat to bring awareness to autism. Neil’s inspiring journey will take him more than 425 miles from Washington, D.C. to New York.

The voyage starts April 16.

You can help Neil meet his goal of $58,000 by donating to Autism Speaks.

Plus you can follow Nick’s journey on his blog.

And donations are being accepted to help out the Fireman's Hall Museum to help support the Regional Autism Fire Safety Campaign.

Posted Apr 7, 2011
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