My Story…
After years of being a spectator I am excited to finally be running the Falmouth Road race and fundraising for the Lurie Center for Autism! The Lurie Center is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training, and advocacy center that brings together comprehensive clinical care with cutting edge research to improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. I have a close family friend that has been able to benefit from their services and they provide exceptional care for all their patients and families! I feel very lucky to be able to raise money for such a great cause!
Description
All funds raised through the ASICS Falmouth Road Race support the Family Support Team at the Lurie Center for Autism — a vital consultative resource that helps patients and families navigate the complex medical, therapeutic, and life decisions involved in caring for an individual with autism. Whether families have questions about insurance, educational services, adult programs, or sibling adjustment, the generosity of event donors ensures the Family Support Team is always just a phone call away. In addition to meeting one-on-one with families, the team responds to an estimated 7,500 calls each year and conducts more than 4,500 follow-up calls.
Autism diagnoses continue to rise, and the number of patients served by the Lurie Center is steadily increasing, with more than 10,000 appointments completed in the past year alone. Unfortunately, health insurance reimbursements cover less than half of the clinic’s clinical costs.
Charitable support is therefore essential to sustaining this work — and this year offers a unique chance to make an even greater impact. Thanks to the Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the power of each gift.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | Nancy and Jon | $109.85 |
| Jul 05 | Hannah W | $25.00 |
| Jul 05 | Susan | $109.85 |
| Jul 03 | Kristin | $109.85 |
| Jul 03 | Carole Huntsman | $273.35 |
| Jul 01 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 30 | Jenna | $55.35 |
| Jun 30 | Mario DeLuca | $28.10 |
| Jun 30 | Anonymous | $109.85 |
| Jun 30 | Uncle Joe | $273.35 |