My Story…
Next month we will be tying up our laces and running the 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race with our team representing the Lurie Center for Autism/MGH. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 36 children and is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States. The Lurie Center is dedicated to improving clinical care, research, and education to patients and their families. As a public school teacher, and 20 year MGH employee, this is an especially meaningful race to us. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to raise money for this important cause and any donation matters. If you are able, please join us in raising funds to help make a lasting difference in the lives of all the children treated at the Lurie Center.
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+ 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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Aug 15 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 09 | Clare & Buzz | $28.10 |
Aug 08 | The Turners | $55.35 |
Aug 07 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 07 | Kessock Family | $109.85 |
Aug 07 | Goldbergs | $77.15 |
Aug 06 | Brian Taft | $25.00 |
Aug 06 | Geoffrey Waller | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 06 | Heather Carew | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 04 | Joan and Sandy | Undisclosed amount |