By Charlie Watson
EmPath Foundation
Circus Bizircus was designed to be a party that took our guests to a new place. Children with autism have a vast range of sensory tolerances and preferences. On this night, we used a combination of light, vibrant color, and rich sound to deliver an experience that could emulate what an autistic child may experience on a daily basis. Our goal was to create an atmosphere that our guests would never forget. An incredible production team, circus-style entertainment, a fire show, a lady on a horse, and many other talented entertainers helped us achieve that goal.
We made it known very early that we were going to pledge the Circus Bizircus proceeds to The Kelly O’Leary Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. We are thrilled to announce that we were able to contribute $67,000 to this amazing organization.
At EmPath Foundation, our core mission revolves around early detection and early intervention in children with autism. The resources from Circus Bizircus will be dedicated to making early diagnosis possible for more families in the Cincinnati region.
The highlight of Circus Bizircus was a boy named Jagger. Jagger was diagnosed with autism and has received incredible therapy through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is thriving and is the inspiration behind the creation of EmPath Foundation. Jagger took the stage, and completely unscripted, this six-year-old boy took a deep breath performed an inspiring moment as he painted an incredible picture of what’s possible.
We want to give other kiddos the same treatment opportunities that Jagger has had. We want to help them unlock their “superpowers.”