Hearing the diagnosis of autism begins the journey to see and learn about life from a unique perspective. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 children has autism. Thousands of Minnesota families are faced with the challenges of navigating an autism diagnosis each year. 

On January 30th, our son Rider was given the official medical diagnoses from Fraser; Autism Spectrum Disorder and Global Developmental Delay. We have always known that our son was different from his peers in his very own special way and it is comforting to have the backing of an amazing organization like Fraser to help us navigate this diagnoses and the positive impact that it will have on Rider and our entire family.

Fortunately, evidence shows early intervention can result in dramatically positive outcomes. Given the right tools and support, people living with autism can make great strides at any point in their lives. As the largest and most experienced provider of autism services in Minnesota, Fraser can help individuals with autism and other special needs reach for a bright future.

This April, the Buck Family will be raising support and awareness for Minnesota families affected by autism at the Fraser Walk for Autism. Your support will help provide life-changing services to these Minnesota families.

Please consider joining me and making a gift today! Each dollar moves us one step closer to realizing a future where all individuals have the equal opportunity to live, work, learn and play as members of our community.

More important than monetary support, we would encourage all of our family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else who may be reading this to join Rider's Rippers for their 1st Annual Fraser Walk.

We wholeheartedly thank you all!

~ The Buck Family