My Story…
After a brief hiatus, I am returning to the Pittsburgh Half Marathon and will once again be running for my very favorite charity. The Organization for Autism Research!
This will mark my 19th year working in Early Intervention Autism (18yrs with UPMC) so this charity is near and dear to my heart. This organization does so much for both people on the spectrum and their families. I hope you'll consider donating to this amazing charity!
Description
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 04 | Craig & Ayla | $107.35 |
| Feb 02 | Jennifer Y. | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 29 | Cara K | $22.15 |
| Jan 28 | Dempsey family | $80.73 |
| Jan 24 | Jan Zacharias | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 23 | Jay | $54.10 |
| Jan 21 | Myra Bullington | $107.35 |
| Jan 21 | Leslie Hardy | $22.15 |
