My daughter Hayley was diagnosed with Autism in 2022 at the age of 11. With her diagnosis came a lot of changes and challenges for our family, but it also came with a new understanding of who Hayley is and her needs. I am excited for the opportunity to run the 2025 Disney Marathon with Team Run for Autism, and raise money for a cause close to my heart. Hayley asked if she could write my intro for me, and I think she did a better job than I could have!

"Hello. My name is Jenn. I am 46 years old and I have two kids. One of my kids (my favorite one) has autism. She's one of the most kindest, smartest, and amazing people. I love listening to her yap about her interests. She loves birds and reptiles, and sadly doesn't have a bird yet! I think you should donate money so that kids like my daughter can get good educations and so that there is enough funds to further expand autism research. This cause is important to me because I have a kid with autism, who I want the best for. More autism research and resources can give my kid and so many others a better life, filled with people who are more accepting."

Please help me support Organization for Autism Research 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.