Thank you for supporting me in this Marathon Cycle and supporting the Organization of Autism Research!

I am so excited to run for a charity that means so much to me. For over 10 years now I have been involved with the multiple charities and non-profits that support individuals, families, and athletes with special needs. Running for OAR is so exciting for me because I get to continue giving back to all of the friends and athletes with autism that have impacted my life so much. Your donations are greatly appreciated and I am very thankful you not only choose to follow me on this marathon cycle but also make a difference for so many others! See you at the finish line :)
- J

WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. By joining the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you’re supporting OAR’s mission to fund research and resources that help people with autism and their families today.


Here are some of the ways that OAR uses the funds raised by the RUN FOR AUTISM team:

$10 provides a Curriculum in a Box professional development set to general education teachers.
$25 provides 15 copies of A Guide to Safety to families and first responders.
$100 provides the Kit for Kids peer education resource to an entire elementary or middle school.
$150 provides 100 copies of a Life Journey through Autism guidebook sent to a community support group or military installation.
$1,000 provides a research grant for a graduate student studying autism.
$3,000 provides a scholarship for a student with autism to attend college.
$30,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.