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!

I am honored to be running the Chicago Marathon as part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team because it combines two of my greatest passions—running and supporting children with autism. As a physical therapist in the Rockland Public Schools, I have the privilege of working closely with children on the autism spectrum every day. I see firsthand their incredible determination, resilience, and unique strengths, which constantly inspire me. Running for this cause allows me to honor the children and families I work with while helping raise awareness and funds for autism research and support services. Each mile I run will be a reflection of the perseverance I witness in my students and a step toward building greater understanding and inclusion for individuals with autism.

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.