Autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) is a disease that can cause significant social, communication
and behavioral challenges. According to the Autism Spectrum Disorder
Foundation, Autism is the fastest growing developmental disease in the U.S,
affecting 1 in 68 children.
Sometimes we support
causes because we’ve been personally affected and other times we do it to
provide encouragement and hope to those who are affected. For the second
consecutive year, I’ll be walking in the Eagles Autism Challenge (EAC). I
choose to support the EAC to stand with the millions of people whose daily
lives are affected by ASD and to hopefully bring about a better understanding
of ASD.
On May 18, 2019, I
will join the entire organization and thousands of others from the community to
ride, run or walk in the EAC. This event is dedicated to raising funds for
innovative research and programs to address the complex issues presented by the
condition of autism. By providing the necessary resources to thought leaders,
we can advance scientific breakthroughs. All participant-raised funds, 100 %,
will go directly towards autism research and/or programs at beneficiary
partners, as together we shift from autism awareness to action. I hope you will
consider making a donation towards my fundraising goal to help transform the
lives of those affected by autism today and tomorrow. Thank you!