Today, over 70 million children and adults are affected by autism. Each of them, have unique strengths, challenges and potential. My 4 year old son, Gregory is one of them. Gregory was diagnosed with level one autism this past summer. While we always knew Gregory was not like other children his age, to receive the news was still a shock. Gregory loves dinosaurs, Godzilla and King Kong and also enjoys playing with his three sisters. I am so very grateful for the help and resources we have received this year, especially with him starting school.

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! It is greatly appreciated!