I am excited to run my FIRST marathon on behalf of the Organization for Autism Research! My son, Milo, was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3. Both being in education, Ned and I knew how important it was to get resources for Milo right away. With the helps of early intervention, integrated preschool, and occupational therapy, Milo is thriving now! He is in first grade, doing excellent in school, has friends, participates in sports, and is a great big brother! He still needs supports to help regulate himself, and will possibly need modifications throughout his life, but we are sooooo proud of all that he has accomplished so far!! It will be an honor to run my FIRST marathon alongside Ned for this great charity!!

Please help me support Autism Research by making a contribution to Ned and my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar we raise will advance Organization for Autism Research's great cause!


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.