My Story…
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I'm honored to be running for the 4th year in a row with the Lurie Center for Autism!
The Lurie Center for Autism is an outpatient medical care facility that focuses on treatment and research for adults and children with autism. Many years ago I was introduced to the work that the Lurie Center does through a family friend. I have been inspired by the work the Lurie Center does to treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder and support their families and caregivers.
All fundraising efforts will help to subsidize the clinic's vital Family Support Team and all money raised will go directly to the Lurie Center. In addition, every dollar raised is matched by the Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation!
Together lets continue to raise money and awareness for this charity! Thank you in advance for your donation and support! I'm determined to run by heart out for this team.
XOXO
Jess
Description
All money raised through the ASICS Falmouth Road Race will help fund the Lurie Center's Family Support Team; a consultative lifeline helping patients & families navigate the difficult medical, therapeutic and life decisions related to caring for an individual with autism. Whether it is a question about insurance, educational support, adult services or a sibling adjustment concern, because of the generous donations collected through this event, the Family Support Team is just a phone call away. They meet one-on-one with families, but also field an estimated 7,500 calls per year, and make an additional 4,500 or so follow-up calls.
Autism diagnoses are on the rise. The number of patients seen at the Lurie Center is growing steadily with more than 10,000 appointments during the last year. Unfortunately, less than half of the clinical costs are covered by health insurance reimbursements.
Charitable support is essential for the vitality of the clinic and there is an extraordinary opportunity to double this event's fundraising efforts. Thanks to the Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation, every donation received will be matched dollar for dollar.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Aug 09 | The Galanis Gang | $55.35 |
Jul 27 | Jamie + Ari | $164.35 |
Jul 25 | The Cook Family | $109.85 |
Jul 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 20 | The Greenes | $109.85 |
Jul 12 | Mom & Dad | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 08 | The Langs | $109.85 |
Jul 08 | McAllister Family | $109.85 |
Jul 07 | The Deo’s | $100.00 |
Jul 07 | Karen Forlenza | $545.85 |