My team
My team
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
Total raised: $50,173.95
Goal: $40,000.00
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Thrilled to be running this year as part of Dougie's Team! My son was diagnosed autistic when he was three. I know how much it means for families to have support, respite and all the programs and supports that the Foundation provides. Danny is doing amazing, he is currently a student at the Wolf School in East Providence, RI and he plays hockey for the Great Blizz team in Plymouth. He loves talking about NBA players, cooking us dinner on Tuesday nights, bragging about how tall he is getting (Toland family genes for sure), and he just discovered last week a love of surfing (go Gnome Surf!). He is doing so well and his teachers are so proud of him. But we would not be where we are without community, without others, without the programs and supports in our area for children like Danny.
I am definitely not a runner and definitely feel out of my element here, my running speed to date has been “oh boy I could sign up for a 5K if beer is at the finish line” or “sure I’ll do the 5K turkey trot and if it is too cold, I may sleep in” but I wanted to do something special this year. I am so grateful for the Flutie Foundation and others that do so much to support our kids.
Description
Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired them to help others on an equally long and challenging journey. Over its 20-year history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $14 million to schools and organizations that provide clinical therapies, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, job supports and more for people affected by autism.
The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its special programs. The Flutie Foundation’s newest initiative, Flutie Spectrum Enterprises, will help create businesses to employ adults with autism.
Learn More | www.flutiefoundation.org
Thank you to our recent donors!
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 | Rich Allen | $55.35 |
| Aug 17 | Corinne DiDomenico | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 17 | Tim Hogans | $55.35 |
| Aug 17 | Jarrett Ray | $25.00 |
| Aug 17 | Meghan Leahy | $28.10 |
| Aug 17 | Cheryl Dietrich | $109.85 |
| Aug 17 | Kevin Gunn | $28.10 |
| Aug 16 | Showtime | $109.85 |
| Aug 16 | Mark Ahlstrom | $28.10 |
| Aug 14 | Cous Johnny & Family | $115.25 |
