Hi all! As many of you know, my youngest brother has Down Syndrome, and while Down Syndrome is certainly not autism, this was the closest fundraising opportunity I could find to raise awareness about the dignity of those born with mental disabilities. Thanks for coming to my page and giving whatever you can towards this cause!

I'm going to try to write a hand-written thank-you note to each person who donates, so if you feel comfortable listing your name when you donate, I'll reach out to ask for your address! Thank you so much!


WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 54 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.