I am excited, (but also a bit daunted), to share that I will be running the Dublin Marathon this October to raise funds for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

This cause is very close to my heart. My beautiful, hilarious, smart and fun daughter Ava Jane is my inspiration to run. She is absolutely amazing, and every day I see her overcome challenges to thrive in a world that is not designed for neurodivergent people.

By supporting OAR, you can help fund research and programs that make a real difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Your sponsorship will go towards advancing understanding, promoting acceptance, and providing valuable resources.

I would be incredibly grateful for any contribution you can make to support this cause and my marathon journey. Together, we can make a positive impact and help ensure a brighter future for those with autism.

Thank you for your support!

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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 primary or secondary school.
• €150 provides 100 copies of a Life Journey through Autism guidebook sent to a community support group.
• €1,000 provides a research grant for a graduate student studying autism.
• €3,000 provides a scholarship for a student with autism to attend university.
• €50,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.