My Story…
Hi Everyone,
I am back at it this year!! Running my third Falmouth Road race and I am again running for the MGH Lurie Center for Autism. This holds a near and dear place in my heart as I am committed to these wonderful individuals not only in my work place but in the community as well. ' The Lurie Center for Autism is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan."
I would love your support as I run to continue to help research and develop new programs for individuals with neurodiversity.
Thank you very much!!
Lexi
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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Jul 28 | Meredith Jordan | $28.10 |
Jul 27 | Kristen Phelps | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 20 | Kristin | $28.10 |
Jul 16 | The Gibney Family | Undisclosed amount |
Jul 16 | Meredith Jordan | $28.10 |
Jun 30 | Moreira Family | $28.10 |
Jun 14 | Colleen | $50.00 |