(Texas) Families with Special Needs who Need a Special Vacation have a chance to win a cruise or land resort getaway of a lifetime with Autism on the Seas.  Families interested in entering the contest are asked to write a 150-word essay on why they need a special vacation.  While not mandatory for judging, families are encouraged to submit a photo of their child which will be used to announce the winner and runner-up.

The grand prize winner will receive an all-expenses paid cruise or land resort vacation with AotS, funded by Skyeward Bound Ranch.  Additionally, the organization in which the winner is a member, will also receive a cruise.  The organization may use the cruise to raise funds or however they wish.

AotS is now accepting entries from Texas contestants.  The submission deadline is May 31st; the winning family and organization will be selected and notified by June 20th, 2012.  Full contest details, rules and submission deadlines can be found on the AotS website.

32 FREE cruises will be awarded!

16 regions, comprised of all 50 U.S. states, will have an opportunity to participate in the contest between 2012 & 2013. Regional announcements will take place as the promotion rolls out across the country.  

Next Region: Florida Beginning Early Summer 2012

Click here to stay informed when the contest moves to your state!

Write a 150-word (max) Essay on "Why I need a Special Vacation" and enter to win:

Two Grand Prizes per Region
Free Group Cruise or Resort Stay with AotS Staff

Grand Prize #1 awarded to the winning Participant (family of four)
Grand Prize #2 awarded to the Autism Advocacy Organization of (the winning participants) Choice

Two Runner-up Prizes per Region
30% Discount - AotS Group Cruise or Resort Stay with AotS Staff

Runner-up Prize #1 awarded to the winning Participant (family of four)
Runner-up Prize #2 awarded to the Autism Advocacy Organization of (the winning participants) Choice