So, what are we doing?

Great Question!

Well, we are trying to get ready to running another Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 10K to support the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) fundraising efforts. This year event will be on the 29th of October.

My goal is to raise at least $6,000 with all the proceeds going to OAR. OAR is a national non-profit organization that funds research and resources for individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. Sponsoring online is the most efficient way for me to raise funds for OAR: Please visit my personal page:

Gregory Smith - 2023 Marine Corps Marathon, MCM10K, MCM50K (researchautism.org)

For those uncomfortable with donating on-line, you can mail your donation check made out to "Organization for Autism Research" to me or directly to OAR at the addresses below (be sure to insert in the memo section "Greg Smith" as your sponsored RUNNER):

• Greg Smith, 7725 Porters Hill Lane, Lorton, VA 22079
Or
• Organization for Autism Research
ATTN: RUN FOR AUTISM - Sean Flynn
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 401
Arlington, VA 22201

Your donations are tax-deductible and if completed on-line, you will get an automated confirmation note for tax purposes. Any and all amounts are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. My contact information:
Work: smith_greg@bah.com or (703) 509-1155; Home: lacsmiths@aol.com or (703) 339-4830
As always, God Bless and Thank You!!!  


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.