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Help Laurie raise money

For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

Hi everyone! While I usually run the Falmouth Road Race, this year I’ve chosen to join a charity team to raise funds for a cause near and dear to me. The Lurie Center for Autism at MGH. My own son has been a patient there and as a school nurse, I’ve had many students who have received care there as well. Please consider donating to this most worthy cause. Thank you very much! 

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
Aug 19 Denise mclean Love you! Run, Laurie run! Undisclosed amount
Aug 16 Paula Patricelli Lloyd $55.35
Jul 31 Wendi Haire $28.10
Jul 28 Janice Boucher Proud of you Laurie!!! $28.10
Jul 25 Anonymous Laurie Abban we are SO proud of you! Run lady, run! Great pick for a charity to raise money for this year! We love you! Undisclosed amount
Jul 25 Denise McLean Undisclosed amount
Jul 05 H Panico $82.60
Jul 05 Linda Perchard $55.35
May 25 Maura Kenny Mathias Undisclosed amount
May 24 Christine Valente Go Laurie! $25.00