Hey everyone! Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

This year I am honored to be running the Honolulu Marathon in support of the Organization for Autism Research. This cause is incredibly close to my heart because I have two nephews with autism, and I've witnessed firsthand the challenges families face when navigating an autism diagnosis. From finding specialists to accessing the right therapies and support programs, the journey can be overwhelming.

I'm running not only to challenge myself, but to make a difference for individuals with autism and the the families who love them. Every mile I run represents hope, awareness, and the importance of continued research and resources that can improve lives.

Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this page helps fund research, educational resources, and programs that empower individuals with autism and their families.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for being a part of my journey. Together, we can make every mile matter.


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.