I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to run another major marathon in support of the autism community. As a special education teacher, I have the privilege of working with amazing children and families every day, and they inspire me more than they know. My students’ determination, growth, and unique strengths are what motivate me both in and out of the classroom. Teaching means the world to me, and so does running, so being able to combine these two passions for a second time is truly unreal. Every mile I train for and every mile I run is dedicated to my kiddos and their families, who work tirelessly to overcome challenges and celebrate victories every day. I am honored to represent them on this journey and to help raise funds that support research, resources, and opportunities that can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Thank you for helping me turn each step of this marathon into support for a community that is so close to my heart.

Please help me support Organization for Autism Research 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! 


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.