Athletes Against Autism

Olie Kolzig founded the organization Athletes Against Autism three years ago after his son was diagnosed with the disorder.

Olie Kolzig recently received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy from the NHL for his hard work both on and off the ice.

Kolzig founded the organization Athletes Against Autism three years ago after his son was diagnosed with autism. It is an initiative of the Cure Autism Now Foundation. Founding members include Kolzig, and other NHL players, Byron DaFoe and Scott Mellanby who have children with autism as well.

The organization goals are public awareness, education and funding for autism research.