This year, I'm honored to be running the New York City Marathon in support of Organization for Autism Research. This personally means a great deal to me, as my nephew Nathan was diagnosed with autism at an early age.

I have seen first hand just how vital the the research efforts, support systems, and resources are in caring for those with autism. Nathan has made incredible progress and has accomplished so much with the help of the personalized care and individualized attention these programs can offer. He's been very lucky to come from such a kind, patient, and loving home where he continues to learn and grow. I also know that not all of those with autism are as fortunate.

Each mile I run is for Nathan and families everywhere navigating the challenges and everyday life of this journey. I truly appreciate any amount of support you can offer, and I would be grateful if you could share this page to anyone you know who may be able to support.

Thank you!

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.