Today, over 70 million children and adults are affected by autism. In February of 2022 my daughter Ella joined in this 70 million.  Each of them, have unique strengths, challenges and potential. Autism Speaks will be there for them. 

Ella is in so many ways a typical nearly 5 year old. She has boundless energy, and infectious smile, and quite a sassy little personality. However, we knew from an early age that their was something just not typical about her. She was late to hit almost every milestone - she didn't speak until she was 3.  When we got her autism diagnosis, it started to make sense. She needs a lot of extra love, attention and therapy, but she is doing great!

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!