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There have been many features and interviews with Ernie and Liezl in the worldwide media since they announced at the beginning of 2008 that their son Ben was affected by Autism. In addition, there have been many Autism-related events involving Ernie and Liezl which were reported exclusively on Ernie's Official Website.

ZURICH CLASSIC AND ERNIE ELS TO SHINE A LIGHT ON AUTISM THIS APRIL Saturday, April 20, 2013 The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is teaming up with Ernie Els' Foundation, Els for Autism, in raising awareness during Autism Awareness Month, and Els' efforts to build the Els Center of Excellence	BREITLING CREATES LIMITED EDITION WATCH FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Sunday, March 31, 2013 Portion of Proceeds Will Support Professional Golfer Ernie Els' Autism Organization
ERNIE ELS LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL ELS FOR AUTISM GOLF CHALLENGE Thursday, March 7, 2013 Breitling USA and The Trump Organization Announced as Organizing Sponsors; joining SAP, Wine Spectator, Callaway Golf and RBC.	ERNIE ELS CITES THE INSPIRATION THAT COMES FROM THE SUPPORT OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE Thursday, August 16, 2012 2012 Els for Autism Golf Challenge series crests $1 million with over half of the 30 Super Regional tournaments still to play
SQUARE GROUPER HOSTS ELS FOR AUTISM FUNDRAISER Friday, May 18, 2012 Ernie and Liezl Els hosted "Light it Up Blue" at the Square Grouper in Jupiter, FL on April 16th to promote autism awareness.	ERNIE ELS LAUNCHES SECOND ANNUAL ELS FOR AUTISM GOLF CHALLENGE Tuesday, February 14, 2012 World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els announced today from the Northern Trust Open in Pacific Palisades, CA, that registration is now open for the Els for Autism Golf Challenge, the largest international charity-driven amateur golf tournament in history.
ERNIE ELS AWARDS 'THE ELS CUP' TO HIGHEST FUNDRAISERS Thursday, October 20, 2011 The Grand Finale was the culmination of a season long, charity-driven, golf series that in its first year has become the largest amateur, fundraising, national tournament in US history.

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