As an aspiring Physician Assistant, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with patients from all walks of life—including individuals on the autism spectrum. These experiences have deepened my passion for providing compassionate, evidence-based care and strengthened my commitment to serving underserved communities.

As I continue my journey toward becoming a PA, I’m dedicating this effort to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)—an incredible organization that funds research and provides resources that create real, meaningful change for individuals with autism and their families.

Please consider supporting OAR by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your friends and family. Every dollar helps advance research, improve care, and promote a more inclusive future in medicine—something I strive to be part of every day.

No gift is too small. Your support means the world, not just to me, but to the people and families OAR impacts every day.

Together, we can help build a world where every individual, regardless of ability, can access the care, respect, and opportunities they deserve.

Thank you so much for your support 💙


WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 31 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.