To this date-over 7 million people are on the autism spectrum. This is my 5th year of Fundraising for Autism Speaks! I began to fundraise at first because my son Jake is on the spectrum and I wanted to raise funds on his behalf! As time went on-I realized how  autism is affecting so many families world -wide and I became passionate about this cause! Many families have more than one autistic child-and this can wreak havoc on a family-both emotionally and financially. Our government is not doing enough for this population. Severe autism is rampant- kids are born non-verbal with social and behavioral deficits which seems to be to be a whole other area of hardship! This is Autism Speaks biggest fundraiser of the year and I want to do my part! Besides raising funds=-I am also on the Walk committee! We are working hard to make this year's walk fun and meaningful for all generations! Please donate to this cause-which is so important ! I need to raise funds for Team Jake so that I can do my part as a parent of an autistic child- therefore assisting the entire community! Evert donation matters!