Help Heather raise money

I am a 36 year old woman who is passionate about running and helping autistic people live full lives. I am also autistic myself. I was diagnosed when I was 4. Growing up, I had to work very hard to learn social skills and how to control my emotions. I took up cross country running as a 7th grader and running has been a big part of my life since then. Much of what I understand about life, I understand through running. The wisdom to know when to challenge myself and when to back off so that I can grow into the runner and person I want to be. I have battled with lonliness and depression since my teens due to people misunderstanding me. I know the pain of being reprimanded a lot for "not getting it" socially. The Flutie Foundation made it possible for me to run the Boston Marathon twice and meet other autistic runners doing it. I am so grateful to the Flutie Foundation that I am giving back by raising money to help other autistic people. They help autistic people of all ages and across the whole spectrum. Autistic adults still need and deserve love, support and understanding. That is seriously lacking in this world. I want to change that. Any amount that you contribute to the Flutie Foundation would mean so much to me. I will continue to share my story on social media and fight for Autism acceptance. I am a proud ambassador of the Flutie Foundation and I am committed to furthering their mission. To help people and families with autism live life to the fullest.