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For participating in The 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

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My Story…

This year, I’m honored to run the Falmouth Road Race to raise awareness and support for students with autism. This race holds special meaning for me as I celebrate 30 years working in the field of special education, a journey that began right after college and has shaped my life and career in the most rewarding ways.

I’m also proud to celebrate a major milestone — the 10-year anniversary of the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction (CABI).

For the past seven years, I’ve served in executive leadership at (CABI) — an Approved Chapter 766 Day School dedicated to serving children with autism and related neurological disorders. At CABI, we are deeply committed to providing individualized, evidence-based programming that supports each student’s educational, behavioral, social, and vocational development.

Your donation directly supports our students — funding innovative programming, classroom resources, community-based learning, and so much more. Together, we can continue to build a world where every child with autism has access to the tools and support they need to thrive.


“I am different, not less.”

Dr. Temple Grandin


Thank you for helping me run with purpose and passion — for our students, for awareness, and for the future.

Donate to help Melissa raise money for The 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 18 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Aug 18 The Cannistraro Family Congratulations on running again! I am sorry I missed the fun! Thanks to the whole team for supporting our children. Undisclosed amount
Aug 16 Heidi LeFrancois Great cause, have a great run in Falmouth! $28.10
Aug 15 Lisa Plaud Good Luck Melissa $109.85
Aug 15 Sammy Medina $109.85
Aug 15 Mary and Jerry Creamer Good luck, Melissa!💕 $50.00
Aug 15 Jeffrey Gerardi Run, Miss Forest, Rrruunnn.. U got this..! 🏃‍♂️ Good job n t.y.. $100.04
Aug 14 Meg and George Have a great race! $100.00
Aug 12 Anonymous $28.10
Aug 12 The Austin Family $28.10