The Chicago chapter of Autism Speaks will hold its first annual ‘Autism Speaks Heroes Ball’ Friday, Nov. 14, at the Ravenswood Billboard Factory, 4043 N. Ravenswood, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Former Chicago Bear Gary Fencik will host.
One in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Among those with autism is Daniel Tammet, a gay British savant profiled on TV’s 60 Minutes who is considered by some to be the world’s smartest man.
Tickets are $85-$125. Visit www.heroes-ball.org or call the Heroes Hotline at 312-799-3298.