"Prog.ess for one child, provides hope for all. Highest regards, Kristin Selby Gonzalez Autism Hope Alliance, President

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1 Dear Friends, We are g.atef1l for your suppor7 and dedication to a cause that is so impor7ant to us. We have all heard the saying, It takes a village to raise a child." When a family receives a diagaosis for their child, it can take a financial and emotional toll on the family unit. Our goal at the Autism Hope Alliance is to help families through education, financial suppor7 and volunteerism. This is not just a job for me as it has become my life's work. I f1lly understand what families deal with as my own son was diagaosed with Autism in October I believe our children can improve and have a g.eat qualito of life. I will never give up on my son or any of our children. "Prog.ess for one child, provides hope for all. Highest regards, Kristin Selby Gonzalez Autism Hope Alliance, President ksg@autismapproved.org Autism Hope Alliance 2018

2 Providing Hope and Help For Autism Families Today The Autism Hope Alliance embodies hope for families facing the diagnosis of Autism through education, financial support and volunteerism. The Autism Hope Alliance is the first nonprofit foundation for Autism to emerge from the natural foods industry. Autism Hope Alliance 2018 Providing Hope and Help for Autism Families Today 1

3 Our Accomplishments u Autism Hope Alliance has helped over 49,000 families since 2008 by means of the generous support of our partnerships. u Autism Hope Alliance has donated to help support other non-profits over $450k, which has helped over 3,000 families nationwide. u Produced Special Foods for Special Needs, an instructional DVD to educate parents on shopping in a health food market. u Through collaboration with the top experts in Autism, AHA wrote and produced the Autism: What the Experts Know resource booklet. We are proud that through grant funding, we are able to distribute thousands of booklets to families for free across the country. To date, over 40,000 have been printed. u To date the Autism Hope Alliance has helped give education, resources and spread HOPE to over 49,000 families through the lectures they have given and the conference attended. u Sponsor of the Autism Grass Roots Tour, which traveled to 26 states, giving free lectures to over 4,000 families. u Autism Pantry Program, which introduces families to special foods, supplements, books, cleaners, toys and other crucial supplies. All donations are from Natural Products companies and the Autism community. These donations are given to families through conferences. AHA attend and through AHA social media giveaways. To date over $775K in retail has been given to families nationwide. 2 Autism Hope Alliance 2018

4 Our Accomplishments u Created AHA s Autism Approved program, which is A partnership program that the Autism Hope Alliance developed to raise dollars, bring awareness, create standards and ensure companies do their due diligence by being socially responsible to our community as each partner of affiliate must donate to our community as well u Created The Pamper Me Pantry Program, which is a premium quarterly subscriptions box that raises dollars for Autism families in need. It also provides new options for families looking to live a healthier lifestyle by providing trial and full size products from the natural products community. u Created The Gift of Hope Program, helping families in need receive trial & full size products from the natural foods community every month for one year. Each family may re-apply at the end of the year. This program is made possible by means of the generosity of our partners. u Created Autism Hope Summit reaching over 175 countries, providing education and resources to over 17,000 families. u Created a YouTube Educational Channel interviewing top experts and sharing resources worldwide. u Created Autism Approved Radio providing monthly talk shows sharing helpful strategies for families. Autism Hope Alliance

5 Changes in Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder More children are diagnosed with autism each year than with juvenile diabetes, AIDS and cancer combined.* With rising Autism statistics, there is an urgent need for companies to take action and support families who face this enormous challenge. Tom Bohager, Founder Autism Hope Alliance * Autism Hope Alliance

6 Autism Approved : Guidelines u Manufacturers to provide some form of documentation to AHA regarding their claims that shows their products are in fact Gluten Free/Casein/ Dairy Free in regards to food, supplements, cleaning products and toiletries and/or must be on their website u High quality educational toys or products that help enhance the quality of life of an individual with Autism u Lead and toxin free toys u Clothing that is not made of synthetic fibers u Exceptional therapeutic treatments that optimizes health and well being for those with Autism u Approval by Autism Hope Alliance is based on partner meeting criteria and no monies will be charged until approval has been accepted u If your company does not meet these guidelines, and you would like to partner with Autism Hope Alliance, please contact us regarding other options at info@autismapproved.org u The Autism Hope Alliance is not responsible if companies change their ingredients or practices without informing the Autism Hope Alliance. This program was developed to raise dollars, bring awareness, create standards and ensure companies do their due diligence by being socially responsible to our community as each partner or affiliate must donate to our community as well. u The Autism Hope Alliance Autism Approved program has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This program is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Autism Hope Alliance

7 Autism Approved " Partnership Benefits Autism Approved u A partnership program that we developed to raise dollars, bring awareness, create standards and ensure companies do their due diligence by being socially responsible to our community as each partner or affiliate must donate to our community as well. *Each partner must meet criteria to be an Autism Approved Partner. u Your partnership highlight information will include a direct link to your company s website u Autism Approved logo to be used for one full year on: Products Advertising Marketing Websites Autism Hope Alliance

8 Partnership/Program Logo Options *Must meet criteria to use the AHA Autism Approved logo Autism Hope Alliance

9 Programs We Support Autism Pantry Program Created by the Autism Hope Alliance Autism Pantry Program which introduces families to special foods, supplements, books, cleaners, toys and other crucial supplies. All from Natural Products companies and the Autism community who donate them for families through conferences AHA attends and through AHA social media giveaways. To date over $775k in retail has been given to families nationwide. Autism Hope Alliance

10 " Programs We Support" The Gift of Hope Families in need receive trial & full size products from the natural foods community ever y month for one year. Each family may re-apply at the end of the year. T his prog ram is made possible by means of the generosity of our partner s. Autism Hope Alliance

11 " Programs We Support" Pamper Me Pantry Program A premium quarterly subscription box that provides highquality products and raises dollars for Autism families in need. It also provides new options for families looking to live a healthier lifestyle by providing trial and full size products from the natural products community. Autism Hope Alliance

12 Cause Marketing: Proven Benefits u Differentiates the company from its competitors u Lower employee turnover rate u Assists in developing a closer relationship with current and potential customers u Enhances the company s positive image and visibility to its customers u Allows a company to compete more effectively against bigger firms that have larger advertising budgets u Promotes loyalty to doing good will within the community u Both long term and short term sales see boosted figures u Yearly tax write of f benefits Autism Hope Alliance

13 Cause Marketing: Statistics u 37% of Millennial s report being drawn to products cobranding with cause campaigns where their purchase is a form of support, (i.e. Tom s Shoes One for One Campaign) u Nearly half the consumers in one study said that companies should focus on issues that impact local communities u In 2006 the Cone Millennial Cause Study cited that 89% of Americans (aged 13 to 25) would switch from one brand to another of a comparable product (and price) if the latter was associated with a good cause they could relate to u 50% of consumers would pay more for products from brands that support causes u 71% of consumers are currently giving as much, or more, as they were before the economic downturn /apps/s/content.asp?ct= Autism Hope Alliance

14 Autism Costs: Statistics u A recent study estimates autism s economic costs for 2015 to be $268 billion in the United State. It projects costs rising to $461 billion in 2025 if autism s prevalence remains flat at today s rates. u By contrast, if autism s prevalence continues the to increase as it has over the last decade, the projected costs will top $1 trillion by u Cost to each household are estimated to be $1.4 Million on average. J Autism Dev Disord Dec;45(12): doi: /s Brief Report: Forecasting the Economic Burden of Autism in 2015 and 2025 in the United States. Leigh JP 1, Du J 2. Money Magazine June 24, 2014 Autism Hope Alliance

15 Data and Statistics u About 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. (* u Autism Spectrum Disorders are four times more likely in boys. (Boys 3.2%, Girls.70%) u Approximately 1 in 6 children in the U.S. had a developmental disability in , ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and Autism With rising Autism statistics, there is an urgent need for companies to take action and support families who face this enormous challenge. -Tom Bohager, Founder Autism Hope Alliance

16 Partnership Helps Provide The Gift of Hope Provides families in need trial and full sized products every month for one year. Autism Pantry Program Helps support the cost to provide donated products ranging from supplements, foods, books and more. To date over $775k in product donations have been provided for families affected by Autism. Pamper Me Pantry Program A premium quarterly subscriptions box that raises dollars for Autism families in need. It also provides new options for families looking to live a healthier lifestyle by providing trial and full size products from the natural products community. Autism Hope Alliance

17 Partnership Opportunities u $3,500 Silver Partnership u Direct link to your Company s website u AHA s Logo on: Products Advertising Marketing Websites u Autism Approved Logo can be used if Company meets criteria, for one full year on: Products Advertising Marketing Websites u Your company can be highlighted a minimum of 2 times a month on our social media outlets. AHA requests that you provide seasonal vs. holiday things to share. We want to market to everyone without leaving anyone out, we never know who celebrates what. Our deadline each month for social media content submissions is the 25th in the month prior. Example: May content is due April 25th, June is due May 25th and so on. AHA social media outlets can include: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Autism Hope Alliance

18 Partnership Opportunities u Your company will participate in the Autism Pantry Social Media give-a-ways three times a year (1 designated month, December and April) u 2 Blogs a year can be submitted by your company for AHA to promote on Social Media Outlets u Listed on AHA Website under Partners and Autism Approved (if company meets criteria-this will be discussed prior to partnership) u Your company is invited to submit a coupon. Preferably with no expiration date so it s available all year. This will be featured on the Autism Hope Alliance website u Your company must provide a company blurb (150 max) and a highresolution JPEG, PDF, and PNG/transparent logo u Your company must provide paperwork or website screenshot of statement showing that your product(s) is GFCF for our records. u An Activity Report will be generated and provided on AHA's activity regarding your partnership every 4 months u If your company attends Expo West, Expo East or SOHO we will provide table tent signs showing your support for AHA, Lanyard Buttons and AHA Info postcards for this event Autism Hope Alliance

19 Partnership Opportunities u Your Partnership Participation: Conferences, Pamper Me Pantry Program (approx. 5-7 a year) and private lectures (approx a year) 100 samples per conference and 100 full-size products for Pamper Me Pantry Program per Quarter will be requested from your company along with 100 coupons if available. These items will be used for our AHA goodie bags and our Pamper Me Pantry Boxes 5-10 full-size products of your choosing, will be requested per conference for Plinko giveaways (a game that we play at our booth) Up to 50 samples per lecture will be requested from your company along with up to 50 coupons if available Up to 3 full-size products of your choosing, will be requested per lecture for giveaways Your company will include our AHA image and link to your company website, as an organization that you support, if applicable * AHA programs subject to change The payment plan agreement for one year is as follows: Monthly payment of $315 Quarterly payment of $925 One time payment of $3500 Autism Hope Alliance

20 Partnership Opportunities Silver Plus Partnership u $5,000 u All Silver Partnership Benefits included in Silver Plus Package u 1 blog interview to be conducted from AHA for your company a year u 4 Blogs a year can be submitted by your company for AHA to promote on Social Media Outlets u Your company can be highlighted a minimum of 3 times a month on our social media outlets, which can include: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube The payment plan agreement for one year is as follows: Monthly payment of $445 Quarterly payment of $1300 One time payment of $5000 Autism Hope Alliance

21 Partnership Opportunities u $10,000 Gold Partnership u All Silver Plus Partnership Benefits included in Gold Package u Company logo on AHA e-newsletters u 2 blog interviews to be conducted from AHA for your company a year u 6 Blogs a year can be submitted by your company for AHA to promote on Social Media Outlets and blasts u Your company can be highlighted a minimum of 5 times a month on our social media outlets, which can include: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube The payment plan agreement for one year is as follows: Monthly payment of $875 Quarterly payment of $2575 One time payment of $10,000 Autism Hope Alliance

22 Partnership Opportunities Platinum Partnership u $20,000 u All Gold Partnership Benefits included in Platinum Package u 3 blog interviews to be conducted from AHA for your company a year u 8 Blogs a year can be submitted by your company for AHA to promote on Social Media Outlets and blasts u Your company may choose a guest to be interviewed on our podcast u Your company can select a speaker for AHA s Autism Hope Summit u Your company can be highlighted a minimum of 8 times a month on our social media outlets, which can include: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube The payment plan agreement for one year is as follows: Monthly payment of $1,705 Quarterly payment of $5,075 One time payment of $20,000 Autism Hope Alliance