I am running the 2022 Chicago Marathon to support the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) in honor of my friend Brenda’s beautiful son, Matias.

OAR is founded and led by parents and grandparents of children living with autism. Through research, education, and direct support, OAR positively impacts the lives of children and adults living with autism, as well as their families. Help me honor Matias 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. Thank you for supporting Team Millas Para Matias!

WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. By donating, 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.
- $40,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.

To learn more about OAR, visit:
researchautism.org