Cincinnati, OH (September 5, 2012)  – Join Kenny Anderson, the Cincinnati Bengals, Impact Autism, the Necco Company and 5/3 Bank for the Q102  “Kick off 2012,” a tailgate party and fundraiser benefiting individuals with autism. The party takes place on Fountain Square on Monday, September 10 from 4:30pm to 10:30pm, before and during the first regular season game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. It will feature the Budweiser “Build a Bar “.

“Kick off to 2012” is a free event and open to the public. Festivities will include appearances by Bengal Alumni, the Ben-gals cheerleaders and a performance by The Naked Karate Girls beginning at 4:45pm.  Food will be available by event sponsors including LaRosa’s Pizza, Montgomery Inn, UDF, Keystone Grille, Gold star Chili and The Holy Grail. Beverages will also be available thanks to our sponsor Bud Light.

Former Bengals scheduled to appear are Kenny Anderson, Anthony Munoz, Bob Trumpy, Max Montoya, John Stofa, Bruce Kozerski , Louis Breeden, Robert Jackson, Bob Johnson, Isaac Curtis, Jim Breech , Eric Thomas, Glen Bujnock, Tom Dinkel, Pete Johnson, Ickey Woods, Tim Mcgee, and Joe Walters. Everyone attending the event who makes a donation will have the opportunity to get players’ autographs as well as various Bengals merchandise. All proceeds will benefit the Kenny Anderson Capital Campaign and Impact Autism.

Although much of the focus on autism centers on children and the need for early detection, autism is a lifelong condition that affects individuals as they pass through each major life phase. The Kenny Anderson Capital Campaign, Impact Autism and the Necco Company seeks to raise funds directed at creating a meaningful work-life community for individuals with autism.“Kick off 2012” sponsors include the Cincinnati Bengals, 5/3 Bank, Necco, Impact Autism, Cincinnati Bell, LaRosa’s Pizza, Montgomery Inn, UDF, Keystone Grille and The Holy Grail. For more information contact Jim Moehring at jimmoehring@yahoo.com