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Who We Are

Inclusion is giving people their rightful opportunity to participate. We work every day to make full inclusion a reality.

• 8/05/2009
• An open letter from co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel:
  

  The Bubel/Aiken Foundation grew out of the relationship between the two of us and Diane’s son, Mike, a 13 year old with autism. The ... Read More

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• 8/04/2009
• The National Inclusion Project Announces Champions Gala Honorees
  

  The National Inclusion Project is pleased to announce its 2009 Champions honorees, with awards to be presented at its annual Champions Ga ... Read More

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• 8/03/2009
• National Inclusion Project's Bubel Aiken Founders' Award
  

  Diane Bubel and Clay Aiken are proud to establish the Bubel Aiken Founders' Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to be given annua ... Read More

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• 3/13/2009
• MEAF Awards $40,000 Grant to Support Partnership with the National Inclusion Project and Johns Hopkins University's National Center for Summer Learning
  

  

Champions Gala

2009 Champions Gala
October 17, 2009
It is with great pleasure that National Inclusion Project invites you to sponsor and attend our annual Champions Gala.

Featuring a special performance by Clay Aiken and recognition of our Champions honorees including our first ever Bubel Aiken Founders' Award, the gala will be a celebration of the inclusion of people of ALL abilities. The evening will promote awareness of the benefits of inclusion and support the National Inclusion Project’s programs which give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life with their typical peers.

“We hope everyone will join us for an enjoyable evening including dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment - all in support of inclusive opportunities for all children,” said Clay Aiken.

Event Details
October 17, 2009 at 5pm
Evening Activities:
Dinner
VIP Reception for Designated Sponsors
Silent and Live Auctions
Entertainment by Clay Aiken

Raleigh Marriott City Center
501 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
http://www.marriottraleigh.com/
To receive a special rate on your accommodations, please call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for National Inclusion Project special rate.

Platinum Sponsor: $25,000
Secures table for ten. Includes:
Designation as Corporate Event Host
Premium seating
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Individual photos with Clay
Event Host identification in all promotional and program advertising.

Gold Sponsor: $10,000
Secures table for ten. Includes:
Reserved seating
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Group photo with Clay
Excellent placement in all promotional and program advertising.

Silver Sponsor: $5,000
Secures a half table for five. Includes:
Reserved seating with other Silver Sponsors
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Group photo with Clay with other Silver Sponsors
Excellent placement in all promotional and program advertising.

Individual Sponsor: $250
Individual admission to the evening activities
Individual Sponsorships will only be available online.
Individual tickets will go on sale at 12pm Eastern on August 11. (The link will be on this page.)

ALL TICKET SALES FINAL!

Need Help? Email us at contactus@inclusionproject.org.

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
To sponsor a table, beginning April 14, 2009, at Noon EST, please click here, complete the form and fax it to 919-314-5541.

Clay, Go Verizon

We are all getting antsy for some word from Mr.Aiken.Perhaps he's moved on, and forgotten his fans. In case he believes we're not here any longer, I'm re posting a blog I wrote not too long ago.

ring.....ring..... Is Martigyrl there?......





Hello, Clay.
Yes, this is Martigyrl.


Hey, Thanks for the call Clay.
Yeah, I'm doing just fine, but wondering about a tour Clay?
" you girls just don't get enough"

Whaddaya mean?
Have you listened to yourself, Clay, in concert???
"of course I watched the clack of JBT"

Oh,is that all you can say?
and do you understand now? See why we all have our panties in a bunch,, oops, sorry . I mean , well , see why we are so anxious??


"what do you girls have in mind for me?"

Well, I'm glad you asked me Clay.
We were 'talkin amongst ourselves' over at the Clayboard, Clayversity, and the OFC, and I think the consensus is another JBT Clay!

"do I have to haul that jukebox to every city, again"

No, but how about a colorful Ipod that you can pull out of your pocket, or hey, how about your fancy Iphone? Just make a big deal out of turning it on, and 'picking' out your next song?
Put the Iphone screen up on the jumbotron, we'll figure it out.

" but you girls must be tired of following me from town to town by now"

Oh Clay, , you are underestimating your Claymates again.
We are all rested up now, no more fighting the media, or writing hundreds of emails to those disgusting bloggers, who wouldn't 'let it go'.
" I'll have to leave Parker in North Carolina"

Um, I don't think that's gonna work for ya Clay.
No Parker, No tickets sold!
You gotta admit, the little guy is going to be the 'Next American Idol',(a few years from now) and it's ALL ABOUT HIM NOW.


Clay.....Clay.... Are you there????
Shoot, someone needs to tell Clay to go Verizon!!

Parker Foster Aiken is 300 days old today!!!!

Sorry to have been so sporadic in putting up new blogs. Real life has a way of getting in my way. I'm battling a recurrence of Ovarian Cancer, and haven't felt up to keeping this blog going.
Without further ado, I'll post some pics of precious little Parker Foster Aiken, who is 300 Days Old today!!!!
























Congratulations Parker!!! You are adorable.