Hi! I'm Corey Christiansen, but please call me Corey Claus. Welcome to our little corner of Christmas called It's a Wonderful Light. Our mission is to shine a (very bright) light on the autism community. Why? Because I love being an "Autism Dad" and want to give back to the community that has given us so much.
When both of our children were diagnosed with autism, The Autism Society of Colorado (ASC) helped us find valuable resources and helped us understand how best to help them thrive. Now, we're paying it forward. Armed with thousands of LED bulbs, we're not only spreading Christmas cheer but also spreading light to those who need it by raising money for ASC. Since 2018, we've raised more than $30,000 for ASC! Thank you so much for supporting our mission and let's continue to #SPREADLIGHT this Christmas. 
Total Raised 2023: $3,000
Total Since 2018: $33,110 |
Our son, Brady, showing off his favorite parts of the display.
Photo credit: Philip Poston, The Sentinel |
HOW MANY LIGHTS?
It's a Wonderful Light will be even bigger with 85,000 lights this year! That's an increase of 15,000 lights from 2022. Almost all of the lights are energy-efficient LEDs so the electric bill is actually not as high as you would think. :) You will see a variety of colors in the display which represent the incredible variety of the autism spectrum.
85,000 Lights for 2023!
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HOW TO SPREADLIGHT?
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You can SPREADLIGHT by
making a donation to the Autism Society of Colorado. Your donation will help local families who have been touched by autism and will specifically benefit ASC's Autism Navigation Center and Parent Support Groups. We can also SPREADLIGHT by being kinder, more patient and more understanding of those around us who may be different. Let us seek to listen more, serve more and love more. And let us constantly follow the example of our Savior Jesus Christ and remember why we celebrate the Christmas season. Merry Christmas from the Christiansen Family! 
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Our family enjoying the Christmas decorations
at the Gaylord Rockies Resort 
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"The best way to spread Christmas cheer
is singing loud for all to hear!"
-Buddy the Elf
"The second best way is to decorate
with thousands of lights!"
-Corey Claus
is singing loud for all to hear!"
-Buddy the Elf
"The second best way is to decorate
with thousands of lights!"
-Corey Claus
Proudly sponsored by:
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4822 S Picadilly Ct, Aurora, CO 80015 / Lights are on daily from December 1 - January 2 from 5-10pm
