Have you ever been so passionate about something that it becomes your hyper-focus? For me, that passion is running. It’s not just a hobby—it’s a way to process and navigate the complexities of life and has helped me work through learning that 5 of the 7 members of my family are Autistic. Would you run from them, or run for them? I’ve done both. Help support me run for them!


OAR does invaluable work providing critical resources, support, and research that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals on the spectrum and their families.

By running the Berlin Marathon, I hope to raise both awareness and funds to support OAR’s mission. My goal is to help their efforts to empower Autistic individuals and provide them with the opportunities they deserve.

But I can’t do this alone—I need your support! Whether through a donation, sharing this page with your network, or simply offering words of encouragement, every bit helps.

Thank you for your generosity and support. Let's make a difference together!

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.
$50,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.