Tailor Institute Fundraiser

October 28, 2012

A black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Adam Vogler

Dr. David Crowe, founder of the Tailor Institute speaks during a black tie fundraiser for the institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Taylor Bahn, left, Nancy Bahn, Marsha Limbaugh and Wayne Smith at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Tailor Institute Executive Director Jenny Knoderer, left, and Julianna Ford at a black tie fundraiser for the institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Sheri Grippo, left, and Shannan Colle at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Gene Rhodes, left, and Elaine Beussink at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Jummie Ready, left, and Tonya Rinda look at artwork by Dr. David Crowe and his son Taylor at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Attendees mingle during a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Marsha Limbaugh looks at artwork by Dr. David Crowe and his son Taylor at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Artwork by Dr. David Crowe and his son Taylor at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Taylor Crowe poses in front of some of his paintings at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

Jan Rigdon, left, Victoria Moon and Debbie Smith at a black tie fundraiser for the Tailor Institute Saturday, October 27, at the Southeast Cancer Center. The Tailor Institute helps individuals diagnosed with autism identify and use their special skills and learn to work and live independently. Dr. David Crowe, whose son Taylor is high-function on the autism spectrum, founded the institute in 2003.

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