My Story…
After a two year break, I'm heading back to Pittsburgh to run a half marathon before taking on my first marathon in Buffalo, NY over Memorial Day weekend. I will be running both races this May to honor my son, Landon. Running 13.1 (or 26.2) miles is a small feat compared to the daily challenges overcome by Landon and other individuals affected by autism.
While I have been fortunate to know and love many people with ASD, I also know that autism is not easy. We’ve been blessed with wonderful family, friends, teachers, and therapists that have helped Landon in so many ways. Not everyone impacted by autism is so fortunate. This is why I chose to raise funds for an organization that supports families like mine.
The Organization for Autism Research is the only autism charity that focuses solely on applied research. Funds raised directly support research and programs that help parents, families, and educators in the autism community on a daily basis.
Thank you for your support!
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Please help support me by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar I raise will advance the Organization for Autism Research's great cause!
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 sent 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.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 01 | Christopher Maira | $107.35 |
| Apr 30 | Jessica Conway | $54.10 |
| Apr 13 | Mike & Jeanne Maira | $107.35 |
| Apr 10 | Julie Brooks | $22.15 |
| Apr 10 | Shea Herbstritt | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 10 | Julia | $22.15 |
| Dec 30 | Tessie Staaf | $16.83 |
| Dec 30 | Johanneman Family | $320.35 |
| Dec 29 | Lacey S. | $27.48 |
