Hello family and friends,

Some of you may or may not know, but our son, Darrell, has autism. We have immersed ourselves in learning more about this neurological developmental disability. We also support local and national organizations that help provide services and resources for individuals with special needs. This cause is near and dear to our hearts. We appreciate anything you want to do to support not only Darrell but other individuals affected by autism.

Today, over 70 million children and adults are affected by autism. Each of them, have unique strengths, challenges and potential. Autism Speaks will be there for them. You and I can be too.

It's only through the dedicated support of people like us that Autism Speaks can continue their vital mission work. Each year, the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team makes direct contact with tens of thousands of individuals looking for advice or guidance and more than one million people access their free nationwide autism services and resources. They continue to partner and support research to improve the lives of people with autism by investing in science that will allow more personalized treatments and therapies. You can find out even more about where your fundraising dollars go at autismspeaks.org/our-work.

Please join us by pledging to walk and/or donate to help us reach our fundraising goal. Together, we have the power to enhance the lives of people with autism and make a meaningful difference. Thanks so much for your support!