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.

Autism Speaks personally helped me, as a parent, navigate the challenges of the diagnosis. They provided parent support and encouragement. Without them, I would not have to knowledge to better understand Olivia and advocate for her. I thank Autism Speaks endlessly for all they do for caregivers and people with autism - FOR FREE! It’s truly unbelievable.

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 and Olivia by either walking, donating, or both! Together, we have the power to enhance the lives of people with autism and make a meaningful difference. Thanks so much for your support!