In New York City, Autism Speaks volunteers and supporters opened the day by ringing the famous bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Participating in the Opening Bell Ceremony on the platform were Bob Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks, Muna Rihani (Al-Nasser), Alison Niederauer, Liam Niederauer, Duncan Neiderauer, CEO NYSE, Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of the State of Qatar, Suzanne Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks, Mark Roithmayr, President of Autism Speaks and Sheikha Alya Al-Thani. Many other supporters were on the Stock Exchange floor watching the event. NYSE CEO Duncan Niederauer's son Liam, who has autism, rang the opening bell.
All Comments