![]() HEAL! (Healing Every Autistic Life) was founded in 2004 by parents Bobby and Leslie Wood, and paediatrician, Julie Wood, MD. In June 2007, she hosted a Celebrity Dinner Gala and Charity Golf Tournament for the HEAL! Foundation, which raised over $400,000 for the non-profit organization. Since Evan was diagnosed, McCarthy has been actively involved with organizations and fundraising events dealing with autism. It’s about loving your child no matter what. “This book is everything to me,” said the 35 year old star of movies such as Scream 3 and Scary Movie 3. McCarthy hopes her new book, which chronicles the hurdles Evan and his mother have faced, will help others who are in a similar position. It is a brain disorder that affects 1 in 150 children, and can cause problems with children’s communication, social interaction, and creative abilities. ![]() ![]() McCarthy’s son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism in 2002, causing him to be extremely sensitive to air and water. Louder Than Words tells of her son’s struggle with autism, how it affected their family, and their mission to find a cure. Yet September 18 saw the release of a book that tells a “heartbreaking story of a serious issue”, an issue that is close to her heart. The actress and former Playboy Playmate of the Year from Chicago is known to be one of the funniest actresses in Hollywood, and is the author of several humorous books on not-so-humorous topics, such as pregnancy and motherhood. ![]() Jenny McCarthy is not normally a name associated with serious issues. ![]()
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