Hello everyone!

I'm lacing up my shoes for the NYC United Airlines Half Marathon with a purpose bigger than a finish line. I'm running to support the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

OAR does something powerful: they fund research that directly translates into practical, real-world help for autistic individuals and their families. This isn't just about science; it's about solutions, understanding, and empowerment.

This cause is close to my heart, and training will be a journey. But the true challenge—and the true victory—lies in the funds we raise together. Every dollar is a step toward breakthrough programs, vital resources, and a more compassionate world.

My goal is to make every mile count. I’m asking for your support—not just for me, but for the cause. A donation of any size brings us closer to a world of greater inclusion and knowledge.

Please consider contributing to my fundraiser and sharing this mission with your circle. Together, we can run toward a brighter future.

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.