Team Independence - Autism Parents & Educators Empowering Our Kids

"The most interesting people you'll find are ones that don't fit into your average cardboard box. They'll make what they need. They'll make their own boxes." 

Team Independence is a group of Autism Parents & Educators from Independence Elementary School in Weldon Spring, Mo. We are raising funds to support, uplift and empower our incredible kids, who deserve opportunities to thrive and live their best lives. 

This team is rallying around and going the extra mile for:

Richie Hartum (Niki and Cody Hartrum)

Otto and Wolf Payne (Ingrid and John Payne)

Enzo Plaza (Sidney and Aaron Plaza)

Ryan Sullivan (Casey and Dan Sullivan)

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 us by donating to help us reach our 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!