Hello! My name is Fiona, and I am running the 2026 Bank of America Marathon with team RUN FOR AUTISM. This will be my first marathon, and I will be running it in honor of my younger brother, Brendan. Brendan (B, Bren, B-man) is 18-years-old and has severe, nonverbal Autism. He inspires me every day to use my voice for good and to be an advocate for inclusion, awareness, and kindness. I could not love him more -- differentness included -- and I am committed to fundraising so that families who are impacted by Autism receive the care and resources they need.

Please help me support by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. No amount is too small -- every dollar I raise will advance Organization for Autism Research's great cause! Thank you for your generosity.


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1 in 31 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. Your donation is 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.