My Story…
My son, Milo, had the brightest smile and biggest laugh from the time he was 3 months old. He brought so much joy to our family, and when he was diagnosed with autism at age 2, it just made him more unique and more beautiful to us. He works so hard every day to make strides in communication and social relationships, but his smile and his laugh have been unwavering. We have learned so much from him - how to express love beyond verbal language, how to understand our kids' needs on a deeper level, and how to view the world with inclusivity at its core.
My participation in this year's Falmouth Road Race supports the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation and Raising Harts, an amazing organization that provides support, resources and inclusive programs for autism families. Raising Harts has created a space for autism families to "find their people", and we feel that sense of community when we stand together to celebrate neurodivergence.
I'm running the Falmouth Road Race to celebrate Milo's achievements and to raise awareness for all the neurodivergent individuals in the world who seek love and acceptance for exactly who they are.
Description
Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired them to help others on an equally long and challenging journey. Over its 25-year history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $14 million to schools and organizations that provide clinical therapies, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, job supports and more for people affected by autism.
The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its special programs. The Flutie Foundation’s newest initiative, Flutie Spectrum Enterprises, will help create businesses to employ adults with autism.
Learn More | www.flutiefoundation.org
Thank you to our recent donors!
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Aug 17 | Nicole Cianciolo | $28.10 |
Jul 27 | Diane & Joey | $55.35 |
Jul 24 | Kaitlin Kundrod | $55.35 |
Jul 22 | Lauren McGrath | $28.10 |
Jul 22 | Fahle Family | $28.10 |
Jul 22 | Kristy Consalvo | $28.10 |
Jul 22 | Jaime Giordano | $55.35 |
Jul 22 | Terri and Rod Clark | $164.35 |
Jul 22 | Julie Ma | $28.10 |
Jul 22 | Jenn Keefe | $55.35 |