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.

I walk for my son Nikolai. I walk for all of his friends and classmates who are persevering and achieving great things with the help of organizations like Autism Speaks. When Nikolai was born i didnt know much about Autism Spectrum Disorders. I didnt know what my next step was. How do i help my son?​ Where do I find doctors and therapists to help him? Thanks to Autism Speaks i wasn't just a bystander...I was able to be my son's champion. I was equipped to be his advocate. It helped me see that ASD's weren't a disability but a DIFFERENT ABILITY. I am grateful for the support we have received and the comfort in knowing that Nikolai is seen, is heard, and is valued as a member of our community.

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 me by donating to help me reach my 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!