My name is Sarena Harris and I am stoked to be fundraising and running for the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism! I am thrilled to announce we have reached our fundraising goal!
Thank you to everyone who supported by donating and engaging!
While our goal is met I would love nothing more than to continue knocking our numbers out of the park!
What Is This Fundraising Event and Why Should You Donate?
The Doug Flutie Foundation is an incredible organization that offers multiple avenues of support for families affected by ASD. Their mission is to foster a world where people with autism lead productive lives where they are included, respected, and actively engaged in their communities. If you are interested in supporting the foundation I urge you to donate to the cause!
You can find more information on Doug Flutie and their mission located at https://flutiefoundation.org/about/
This 2024 Year I will be running in honor of my Step Sister Olivia. Olivia was diagnosed with ASD and while it sometimes presents obstacles, it has turned her into a strong woman. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. About 1 in 36 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. You can learn more about this by reading the Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network article located at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7202a1.htm?s_cid=ss7202a1_w
There are many families with ASD who do not have access to proper therapy and social support.With just a few dollars in donations we can put a dent in those statistics. With your help, we can create connections and empower everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.