Hello! As some of you already know, I am training for the Chicago Marathon this October. This will be my first ever full marathon. As I’m sure you’ve noticed I am a big fan of half marathons, so mathematically speaking this will be twice as fun…
I have chosen to run with a charity, Run for Autism. This is a cause that affects me personally, and I am so proud to be wearing their pinny on race day. Run for autism helps provide resources, support programs and educational materials to families with autistic individuals, schools and community groups. Not only do they help families and peers with direct connections to autism, but they also provide resources and educate the public on ways to better understand and embrace neurodivergence.
I have pledged to raise $5,000 for this organization, and I am hopeful that you will consider donating to the cause. Anything you donate is greatly appreciated and will help me reach my goal.

Thank you,
Alyx


Please help me support 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 36 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.
$40,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.