MU Thompson Center, KU autism center raise more than $7,000 at Autism Border Challenge

COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 17, 2015) – University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders fans faced off Tuesday with University of Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training supporters in their seventh annual Autism Border Challenge to raise funds for both organizations.

More than 100 supporters gathered at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City to raise money for autism research and services at the centers. In addition to ticket sales, more than 30 raffle prizes were awarded from 56 sponsors.

KU’s Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training won the challenge with their home field advantage, bringing home 60 percent of the evening’s tally of more than $7,000. The Thompson Center won 40 percent of the proceeds for its second-place finish.

Columbia businesses the Gathering Place Bed and Breakfast, Bur Oak Brewing Company, Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Macadoodles, Tropical Liqueurs donated wine and beer gift and gift certificates, and MU athletics donated a football and basketball signed by the head coaches of the men’s teams, Gary Pinkel and Kim Anderson.