A MESSAGE FROM Stefanie
Last year I did the 15-mile bike ride and raised $565. For 2020, I've decided to step up my game: the 30-mile bike ride with a fundraising goal of $750!
Autism has played a huge role in my life, and I think about it every day. From growing up with family members and friends with ASD, to taking classes in college, to working with families as a research nurse, to writing my dissertation on depression in moms of kids with ASD and building a career around improving care and services for families.
I now work with individuals with ASD every day, providing primary care nursing and healthcare coordination services at Melmark in Berwyn, PA. Having transitioned from research to direct care, I'm now seeing the impact that research can have in real life, and how important it is to have an evidence base for care practices.
The research we do would not be possible without two things: the participation of amazing families, and funding. Please consider donating and spreading the word to help me reach (or even surpass?) my goal. Below is a description of the event and how your donation will be used:
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