I’m excited to share that I have the opportunity to run the 2025 Berlin Marathon with the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)! Last year, I proudly ran both the Chicago and New York City Marathons for OAR, and I’m honored to continue this journey with them in Berlin.

This cause is deeply personal to me—my daughter, Emilia, is on the autism spectrum, and her strength and perseverance inspire me every day. Running for OAR allows me to support her and countless others by raising awareness and funds for autism research, education, and resources that make a real impact.

I would be incredibly grateful for your support in this mission. Every donation helps provide critical research and programs that improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Thank you for being part of this journey with me!

Please help me support by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar I raise will advance Organization for Autism Research's great cause! 


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.