For me, running has never been just about crossing finish lines. It has been a way to run for something bigger than myself.

Over the years, these miles have helped raise support for Autism Awareness, children fighting cancer through St. Jude, for individuals living with severe sensory disabilities, and for research that gives families hope.

Now I’m taking those same miles again and running to support the Organization for Autism Research — helping advance research, resources, and understanding for individuals and families navigating autism.

If you’re able, I’d truly appreciate your support. Please consider making a donation and sharing this page with others. Every contribution — no matter the size — helps turn these miles into meaningful impact.

Let’s make every step count. 🏃🏾‍♂️


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.