The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism is proud of our runners who have been selected into the lottery for the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to those who have elected to raise funds during their campaign towards our mission to help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest!

Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired them to help others on an equally long and challenging journey. Over its 26-year history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $25 million to schools and organizations who provide clinical therapies, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, job supports and more for people affected by autism. The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its special programs. The Flutie Foundation’s newest initiative, Flutie Spectrum Enterprises, will help create businesses to employ adults with autism.

Want to support a runner? Please donate to a runner's page on your right. We really appreciate the support you are giving to our runner's and the autism community. Together we can help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest!