Kris and Eddie are running/walking their first half marathon in Las Vegas, November 11th and, with their team, are raising money for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

We are running for our loved ones who are affected by autism, to encourage awareness and support programs that help those with autism and their families thrive. We invite you to join us in supporting this important cause. Thanks for reading!

SINCE 2002, OAR HAS:

• Funded more than $3.6 million for new autism research: 98 grants/$3,345,000 for pilot studies and $191,660 in grants to 105 graduates
• Awarded $476,000 in scholarships to 156 persons with autism attending college or vocational-technical schools after high school
• Published eight guides in the Life Journey through Autism series: A Parent’s Guide to Research, An Educator’s Guide to Autism, An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome, A Guide for Transition to Adulthood, A Parent’s Guide to Assessment, A Guide for Military Families, Navigating the Special Education System, and A Guide to Safety
• Created Operation Autism, a website that provides military families impacted by autism with information 24/7
• Introduced the “Autism in the School House” program built around the Kit for Kids Peer Education Initiative and Understanding Autism, a “Curriculum-in-a-Box” containing resource guides and a curriculum DVD that gives middle and high school teachers a basic understanding of autism and best practices for teaching students with autism
• Created and delivered three new resources related to siblings of individuals with autism, one for parents, one for teen siblings, and a fun workbook for younger siblings.
• Created Hire Autism, a unique jobs portal that allows adults with autism to meet prospective employers in an autism-friendly online meeting space.

*OAR is highly rated on Charity Navigator, so you can trust that they will use donations wisely... https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11285