This dream play area is becoming a reality here in Athens.  ACT (Appalachian Community Together for Kids) has partnered with SEO-ASA (Southeastern Ohio Chapter–Autism Society of America) to raise funds for this cause. The mall owners have enthusiastically agreed to donate the space as well as provide half the funds for our Woodland Play Area.  We, as a community, only need to raise the other half of the funds ($37,500.00). This number is quickly shrinking due to several $1000, $500, and $100 donations from businesses and people like us.  Please join us in our efforts to create an indoor play space for the children of our community.   Plaque Recognition   Wooden Maple Leaf   (shown right) Platinum $2500+   Large 8" under 20 characters $100-$249 Gold $1000-$2499   Medium 6" under 15 characters $50-$99 Silver $500-$999   Small 4" under 10 characters $10-$49 Bronze $250-$499             Contact E-mail : [email protected] Play Area Info : "Playtime" Brochure (PDF) To read The Athens News' article on the play area, click here.     Donate by Mail : Donation Form. (PDF) Donate Online : Click the "Donate" button below to be re-directed to our Paypal webpage, where you can specify the amount of donation for the play area. Any donation made by clicking this button goes exclusively toward building the indoor playground! On Paypal, check the box to be contacted by phone so we can deliver a tax deductible receipt and ensure wooden maple leaf or plaque recognition information. To only donate to the local chapter of SEO-ASA click here.

$30,282 TOTAL FUNDS RAISED AS OF 07/21/08 WITH A GOAL OF $37,500   PLATINUM ($2500+) Dale's BP University Medical Associates - Pediatrics River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology   GOLD ($1000-$2499) Cornwell Jewelers Charles and JoAnn Clark Logan Pools, LLC Ohio Realty Athena Grand The Family of Kevin and Eva Aspegren Kerr Distributing OU Credit Union   SILVER ($500-$999) BedRock Rental Linea Warmke and Mel Helitzer Don Wood Automotive Pat Smith C.P.A. Hocking Valley Bank Diagnostics Hybrids, Inc. Ron and Calista Strickmaker Sean and Laura Clark   BRONZE ($250-$499) Dr. Peg Lionberger O'Nail-Hartman Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Paul and Audrey Carey and Family Donkey Coffee Diles Hearing Center RVC Architecticts, Inc. Girl Scout Troop #5246 Holzer Clinic Athens H.O.G. New Life Assembly of God & Amazing Grace Preschool The Family of Gennadiy & Marina Kiryukhian   UNDER $250 Jeanne Heaton Jeff and Heather Warmke Brent and Sara Hartman The Family of James Campsey Bill and Liz Turman Brent and Cindy Hayes Rick and Wendy Jakmas Sam and Emmett Girton The Family of Tim and Tracy Galway Tina Kelsey Paul Wiehl Scott and Karen Wright The Family of Daniel and Jacqueline Weber Chao-Yang Lee The Family of Gerry and Sam Gdowski Cindy Dill The Douglas Bowie Family Scott and Lisa Carson Shelly Swanson The Family of David and Beth Ash Nicole Brandes The Family of Cory and Danne Corrigan The Bruch Family Christine Neumann The Family of Geoffrey and Denise Morgan Conrath Family Dental Care Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Molly Wales Liz Maule Realty Brownie Troop #5866 Holly Raffle Sherry Curp Julie Owens The Family of Robert and Sally Spero The Family of Rod and Cathy Loveless Shannon Kushnick Leah Allan The Family of Kurt & Ann Marie Strickmaker PawPurrs Priscilla Shaw Janice Wanko Bonnie and Lou Childress Athens Insurance Bob and Susan Handley Southeastern Agency Century National Bank The Family of Dan and Renee DeLuca Kroger Starbucks Snider Fuller Porter & Associates Frognet Zach Thomas Nicole Knapp Elizabeth C. Welsh, D.D.S. The Family of George and Jill Smalley Factory Street Studio Amanda H. Buchanon Pam Van Nest David Beckett Windy Ridge Kennel OnTrack!PartyMusic Bear Murphy The Family of Randy and Tracy Shust Athens Sport Cycles Snider Fuller & Associates Deeder and Joe Yanity Suette Adams     This donation list does not specify the exact lettering on the plaques or wooden leaves displayed at the mall. Please come back to this site to see your name and others added to the list of donors each week as we approach our goal of $37,500.