My Story…
This marathon holds a special meaning for me. My cousin is on the autism spectrum, and he has shown me firsthand the importance of acceptance, understanding, and access to the right resources.
I am running the Pittsburgh Marathon with the Organization for Autism Research to help support individuals and families affected by autism. OAR supports practical research and evidence-based tools that help autistic individuals and families navigate education, employment, and everyday life.
Any donation means the world.
Description
Please help support me by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar I raise will advance the Organization for Autism Research's great cause!
WHY RUN FOR AUTISM?
1 in 31 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. By joining the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you’re supporting OAR’s mission to fund research and resources that help people with autism and their families today.
Here are some of the ways that OAR uses the funds raised by the RUN FOR AUTISM team:
$10 - provides a Curriculum in a Box professional development sent to general education teachers.
$25 - provides 15 copies of A Guide to Safety to families and first responders.
$100 - provides the Kit for Kids peer education resource to an entire elementary or middle school.
$150 - provides 100 copies of a Life Journey through Autism guidebook sent to a community support group or military installation.
$1,000 - provides a research grant for a graduate student studying autism.
$3,000 - provides a scholarship for a student with autism to attend college.
$50,000 - fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Michael and Marge Holmes | $50.00 |
| Jan 12 | Mary Stone | $50.00 |
| Jan 08 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
| Jan 06 | Madi | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 06 | Aunt Liz | $50.00 |
| Jan 06 | Jennifer Paschall | $50.00 |
| Jan 06 | Yareilys Santana | Undisclosed amount |