Chance encounters have a habit of changing one in unexpected ways; some call it chance, some destiny. As a military spouse, Operation Autism Research was there to support my family from day one. Luke, my son, who is twenty now was diagnosed in 2009(age 5) with Autism. At the time my husband was deployed, and I had little resources to help me on the journey. Just by chance, the day after the diagnosis I ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon where I met the wonderful staff at Operation Autism Research(OAR). From that day, OAR was always beside my family during every military move and thereafter. OAR supported Luke with getting immersed into new communities to where he would thrive. OAR still continues to this day being a resource of help and support. It is my honor and privilege to help donate and raise funds for an organization that truly helps provide assistance to many individuals and families.

Please help me support by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar I raise will advance Organization for Autism Research's great cause! 


WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 36 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.
$50,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.