Sacha Cartagena

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Sacha's London Marathon Fundraising Page: Running for Autism!

Sacha Cartagena
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Hi everyone!

My name is Sacha Cartagena and I'm running for autism! I've been offered a spot to run the London Marathon in exchange for fundraising $6,000 for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

My heart is with special education, which is why I'm honored and excited to be running for a great organization like OAR! My Ph.D. is in special education, and my master's was focused on autism. I have 12 years of special education experience, including classroom teaching, research, and providing professional development. I'm passionate about supporting educators working with students with autism, and am grateful for organizations like OAR who provide resources to educators, families, and individuals affected by autism.

HOW THIS FUNDRAISER WORKS:
- Your money goes straight towards supporting autism research and resources!
- I am responsible for covering my own travel costs to London. None of the fundraising goes to me personally.
- I can officially register for the race after the first $1,000 is raised.
- Your donation is tax deductable.
- Due date: May 11, 2025 (two weeks after the London Marathon).

We can meet the $6,000 fundraising goal if:
240 people give $25,
or 120 people give $50,
or 60 people give $100.
Every dollar helps!

WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 36 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism. By joining the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you’re supporting OAR’s mission to fund research and resources that address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of autistic people, families, autism professionals, and caregivers.

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.

Thank you for your consideration and support. Please share with family and friends!
APR
21

Recently celebrated my 35th birthday with a half marathon! The 13.1 mile race felt short after training for 26.2 😂 The London marathon is this Sunday - I'm as ready as I'll ever be! Wish me luck and thanks for your support!

JAN
20

We reached the $1,000 milestone! THANK YOU to everyone who has already supported this fundraiser! I am now officially registered for the 2025 London Marathon! Let's keep going and raise more awareness and funding for autism.

JAN
9

Happy New Year! I want to start 2025 by sharing that former students were my biggest motivation to pursue my doctorate, so I can support other special educators. Grateful for organizations like OAR who support educators & everyone touched by autism.

NOV
19

Just completed my first marathon - the inaugural Every Woman's Marathon in Savannah, GA! Looking forward to tackling my next challenge - the TCS London Marathon!

Comments

$2,761.20
raised of $6,000 goal
 

Recent Donations

Megan McCormick$100
Meredith L Keedy-Merk$50
Nice work! Congratulations!
Amy Smith$100
Congratulations!
Whitney G Hanna$25
Way to go Sacha!
David Meyers$25
Congrats!
Nina Vierrether$25
Good luck! You've got this!!!
Michelle M Wade$50
Best of luck, Sacha!
Len and Patrice Curtiss$50
Len and I are so happy to support your cause. God bless your marathon run!
Peter Capomacchio$50
Mark$10
Amy Howie$100
Congrats! Enjoy the run and thanks for the opportunity to support a great cause.
Anonymous
Christine Bielaszka$25
Rosa Ramirez$25
Run for Autism$100
Have a "RUN-derful" experience in LONDON!!!! Your strength, dedication & commitment to the cause is admirable!!!🩵😘💙
Reyna Lopez$25
Happy Birthday! And hope you reach your goal for helping others, it is a great thing you are doing!
Justin Straughan$50
Happy Birthday from Katie and I.
Daigoro reyes$100
Samantha Sama$25
Happy birthday, badass lady!!
Kimberly Rodriguez$50
Wishing every mile you cross to this marathon , you remember how amazing and bad ass you are !! Always amazed by you !! ❤️💪🏽 you got this !
Ali Nuckles$25
Happy birthday! And happy marathon month! 🎉
BRANDON SEESAHAI
Good luck on the 5K
Donna Sacco$50
Thanks for your dedication!
Mike C.$50
You are doing great and wonderful things through your hard work, dedication and compassion.
Anonymous
Great cause!
Pakethia Harris$100
Amazing! Thank you for your dedication to supporting special education.
Mariel Ventura$50
Jessica Finkelstein$26.20
I’m so proud of you!!! I can’t wait to see you show off that medal!!
Kristen charlestin$155
This is such an amazing cause and seeing my sister’s amazing dedication to this has been tremendously inspiring! Good luck, Sissypoo and good luck! Love ya
Anonymous$100
Everyone should donate to this great cause!
Mardie Chapman$50
Congrats on your first marathon! Glad to support such a great cause and to support your run!
Tonisha Lane$25
Karin Braunsberger$50
Anonymous
Angel Longino$50
Merry Christmas with love!
Dr. LaSonya L. Moore$150
Sacha, I am beyond proud of you! Completing the All Women’s 26.2 Marathon in Savannah is such an incredible achievement, and I know how much heart and determination went into every step. This accomplishment means so much, and it’s just the beginning of your journey. I’m especially moved by your next step—running the TCS London Marathon to support Autism research and families. It’s such a powerful cause, and I know you’re going to make an impact in ways you may not even realize yet. You’re not just running, you’re changing lives. I’m cheering you on every step of the way, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll continue to do. You’re truly inspiring, Sacha! Love you infinitely, LaSonya
Angie Jasper$100
Sacha, I'm so proud of you! You're going to smash this race. Hoping that you set a new PR. :)
Anonymous$50
Carmen Guadarrama$20
Justin Straughan$100
You're our girl. Tear that race up. Imagine Cheeto Hitler is attempting to chase after you, but is instead stroking out on the starting line.
Sarahi Rivas$25
Yeeeee! Go, sacha! So excited for you. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏃🏽‍♀️
Jomary Argote$25
Rooting for you !!! 🇬🇧💂🏃🏽‍♀️🤘
Ali Nuckles$25
Way to go girl!! You got this! 🔥