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Help Kaylie raise money

For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

I’m excited to return to Falmouth this summer and fundraiser for MGH and the Lurie Center for Autism! The Lurie Center provides support for families navigating an autism diagnosis and the systems that come with it from health insurance to the IEP process. While my everyday work is working directly with children with Autism, I’m excited to do something more for family support! 

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
Jun 10 Aileen Newton Good luck Kaylie! Undisclosed amount
Jun 09 ParentingBalance.com What a wonderful way to support families with neurodivergent kiddos 🧡 Undisclosed amount
Jun 08 Rachel Frenkil $28.10
Jun 08 Nicole H $28.10
Jun 07 Gail Herman Undisclosed amount
Jun 07 Carolan DiFiore $28.10
Jun 07 Adam M Happy birthday/national running day! $28.10