Pump It Up celebrates milestone with fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Pump It Up always makes a big deal of parties, but from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, the national children’s entertainment franchise will host a celebration of epic proportion at its Chicago area stores and more than 150 other locations across the country.
In partnership with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, Pump It Up is inviting families to jump free at its fourth annual Great Open Jump. Through donations, Pump It Up has set a goal to raise $100,000 for Autism Speaks.
Schaumburg area families can “jump” in to support the cause at their local Pump It Up, 1230 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. With any donation, kids and their families and friends are invited to spend the evening with Pump It Up and join in a national movement.
This year’s Great Open Jump has special meaning for Pump It Up, as the systemwide celebration will coincide with the company’s two millionth birthday party hosted. Families can help Pump It Up celebrate its milestone and reach their fundraising goals for Autism Speaks by making donations at their nearest Chicago area Pump It Up location.
“I am personally honored to be a part of such a significant milestone for our company, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than host a night filled with jumping, bouncing and fun — all for a great cause,” said Joyce Meredith, owner of the Pump It Up in Schaumburg.
“Helping children and families living with autism is near and dear to us, and we’re hoping for a great turn out at this year’s Great Open Jump.”
Pump It Up began its support of autism in 2007 after many locations across the country began to notice a trend of families seeking out the sensory environment as a unique place for their children on the autism spectrum to play.
Over the years, more and more locations began to host events exclusively for children with autism, now known as Sensory Jump Time and, in 2011, Pump It Up raised more than $30,000 for Autism Speaks.
“We applaud Pump It Up’s commitment to raising autism awareness and funds for our research and advocacy efforts,” said Dana Morris with the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks. “We feel honored that Pump It Up is celebrating its two millionth birthday party by helping to benefit children with autism, and we’re ecstatic to be a part of it.”
For information to find out how you can participate in the fourth annual Great Open Jump, visit www.PumpItUpParty.com.