I’m officially running the Chicago Marathon in October! 26.2 miles of sweet agony. ♀
Do I LOVE running? No.
Do I thrive when I'm working towards a goal everyday? Yes.
I’ll be running and fundraising on a team with Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. They empower people with autism and their families with resources, online tools and information covering the life span.
For those of you who don’t know, when I first moved to Austin, I worked at an Autism clinic for 1.5 years and built such special relationships with little boys and girls. I also mentored college students with ASD at The University of Alabama for three years. Working with the kiddos as well as young adults truly taught me that you can overcome anything that life throws at you with patience, trust, and a lot of hard work. I gained so many skills on a professional as well as a personal level working with and around people with Autism.
Donating any amount to my fund would help me tremendously and would go to a charity that is truly near and dear to my heart. I have a goal to raise $2,000 by September 20th.
You can donate at the link below or simply by venmoing @Caitlynstedman.
Wish me luck and I’ll see y’all at the other end of the finish line ♀
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