The Matthew Reardon Center (MRCA) extends an invitation to all as we commence the fifteenth year of our incorporation.  To highlight our commitment to the greater Savannah community, we will serve regionally sourced oysters, locally produced craft beer, and barbeque. Entertainment will be provided by beloved area musicians, The Skiplings. Open-house style tours of the school will be available.

The oyster roast will take place on Saturday, January 31, from Noon until 2pm under the tent in front of MRCA, which is located in the professional office park at 6602 Abercorn St.  The cost of the event is $40 for adults 21 and over and $15 for children.  Tickets may be purchased online: www.matthewreardon.org

MRCA was founded by native Savannahian Kim Reardon and is named for her son. In 1993 when he was in kindergarten, Matthew Reardon contracted viral encephalitis, which caused permanent brain injury and epilepsy.  At that time, Savannah had did not have facilities to treat children with serious illness such as his.  The Reardon family and friends donated money to Memorial Health University Medical Center, which made medical care for neurological impairment available locally. Through their experiences, the Reardons learned that children suffering from neurological disorders have many needs beyond those that are physical.  It was from this realization that the Matthew Reardon Center was born.  As the incidence of autism increased dramatically, The Center refocused its resources specifically on the unique needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).