A Keepsake Shopping Bag from a Talented Artist with Autism

Fundraising at Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores, and online at Toysrus.com/AutismSpeaks, to support Autism Speaks is now underway. Customers have generously opened their hearts and wallets to help solve the autism puzzle. Starting at $1, you can help Autism Speaks fund research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

As a special ‘thank you,’ customers who donate $10 or more to Autism Speaks at any Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us store in the U.S. will receive a complimentary, reusable shopping bag, while supplies last. Designed by a talented artist with autism, James Hogarth, the Spring-inspired bags feature vibrant flowers, a butterfly and a smiling sun. The special-edition, keepsake bags, which are 100% recyclable, include the Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us logos as well as the familiar Autism Speaks puzzle piece.

James, who began drawing at two-years old, has worked professionally on several projects for Toys“R”Us, including holiday cards, gift cards and tote bags that feature his designs. A student at Princeton Child Development Institute, James’ favorite pastime is art and his personality shines through his bold, colorful and joyful creations. Along with parents Mary and Charles and twin brother Bobby, a pianist who also has autism, James plans to attend the Walk Now for Autism Speaks walk event in Northern NJ on May 23.

Be sure to take a peek at the meaningful shopping bag that James designed the next time you are at Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us. A $10 donation to Autism Speaks is all it takes for you to receive a floral reusable bag to call your own.