BGC Charity Day

September 8, 2008 - BGC Partners Inc., a major inter-dealer broker named for B. Gerald Cantor, the founder of Cantor Fitzgerald (from which BGC Partners separated in 2004), has selected QSAC as one of a dozen New York-based nonprofit organizations to benefit from its annual Charity Day on September 11, 2008. Last year, BGC and Cantor offices around the world raised $6 million in a single day, contributing their entire trading commissions for that day to charitable organizations.

We were very impressed by the work carried out by QSAC in supporting the autism community in New York and Long Island. By raising the profile of autism and providing comprehensive support and services to autistic children and their families, QSAC is making a very positive difference to the lives of many. We welcome them to our Charity Day knowing that the funds raised will be used efficiently and effectively to continue their prize-winning work, said Daniel M. LaVecchia, Executive Managing Director for the Americas at BGC.

On Charity Day, celebrities representing the charities help raise funds by assisting professional brokers with trades of financial products to BGC's institutional clients. This year, Dr. Ruth (Dr. Ruth Westheimer), TV personality, author, and lecturer, and Steve Cangialosi, sport broadcaster, host of New Jersey Devils' hockey on FSNY and game host for the New York Red Bulls on MSG, will serve as QSACs ambassadors.

According to Gary A. Maffei, Executive Director of QSAC, to be a beneficiary of Charity Day is a tremendous opportunity for us to generate funds which could not have come at a better time given the state of todays economy and its impact on charitable giving.

About QSAC
QSAC is one of the largest agencies dedicated specifically to autism and provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families in New York City and Long Island. QSAC has received the Mental Hygiene Services Award for Excellence from New York City and recognition from the Queens Borough President and the Town of Hempstead for contributions to individuals with autism and their families. Over 2,000 people benefit yearly from our programs, including 902 individuals who receive direct services. Many of QSACs participants represent challenging cases referred to QSAC by the Boards of Education and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

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