Thank you so very much for celebrating my 80th birthday with me. Your love and support are invaluable. And in supporting Autism Speaks, you are supporting a cause very near and dear to my heart.

Your donation supports research and funding that can directly benefit my beautiful grandson, Nico. Nico was diagnosed with autism at 18 months and I have been on this journey with him since the beginning. He teaches me something new everyday.

I love my grandson with all my heart and want him to live in a world that embraces and accepts people like him. Your donation and support will ensure this world becomes a reality. 

All my love and gratitude,

Charles Lira