During a recent meeting at East Lansdowne Borough Hall, Delaware County Council recognized East Lansdowne Mayor John Dukes for the publication of a book in memory of his son.

Dukes’s son was diagnosed with autism at birth and sadly passed away two years ago at the age of 25.

In May, Dukes published a book – entitled Dadders, Can I Pet the Whales? – that explains how a child with autism can inspire family, friends, and classmates. The book also describes the unconditional love a person with autism can both display and awaken in others.

All proceeds of the book benefit the District 19 Challenger League, where Dukes’s son played baseball for 20 years, as well as autism research.

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