11-year-old  Morgan Mason speaking during a World Autism Awareness Day event at Seaforth Public School. Photo courtesy of  Avon Maitland DSB on YouTube.11-year-old Morgan Mason speaking during a World Autism Awareness Day event at Seaforth Public School. Photo courtesy of Avon Maitland DSB on YouTube.
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Seaforth Boy Donates $1,000 To Autism

An 11-year-old boy with autism has made a $1,000 donation to the Huron-Perth Chapter of Autism Ontario.

Morgan Mason spoke at a World Autism Awareness Day event at the Seaforth Public School on Thursday, talking about what it’s like to live with the disorder.

Mason raised the money by selling cookies and bracelets.

The Brussels Optimist Club announced they have donated $10,000 to the HPCAO at the event as well.

To hear Morgan's speech, click the player below.

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