Hi everyone! My name is Izzy, and I’m running the Disney marathon in January 2027 to support Run For Autism. This charity provides funding for autism research, scholarships for students, job opportunity programs for autistic individuals, and community-led acceptance and resource development. My 8-year-old sister, who has autism, is my best friend and the most important person in my life. I want to show that even when things are hard, we can push through and make a difference. My goal is to raise $1,100 to help families like mine get the support they need. I’m excited to share updates with you along my marathon training journey, and I really appreciate your support every step of the way. Thank you so much!

Please help me support Organization for Autism Research 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 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.