I walk for my brother Tristan Feliz!

I have been walking with Autism Speaks for as long as I can remember-it is a cause that means the world to me and my family. My favorite brother (do not tell the others!) was diagnosed with autism at just 3 years old. He is now 24- non-verbal- and still very dependent on our family- but he continues to bring so much joy into our lives.

He has his own beautiful routines-waking up early. getting himself ready. And making his favorite breakfast: pancakes and sausage. He absolutely loves The Incredibles and Finding Nemo-so much so that I can quote every line from those movies by heart!

Walking with Autism Speaks each year is more than just an event for us-it is a celebration of him- his strength- and the love our family shares.

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 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!