Dear Friends & Family,

Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. I really appreciate your consideration in helping me reach my fundraising goal. On October 29, 2006 I will be running the Marine Corps Marathon. I'm dedicating this run to my nephew Addis and autism research. I am asking for your support. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts.

All proceeds will go to the Organization for Autism Research, a national non-profit organization that funds research and resources for individuals like Addis that are diagnosed with autism and their families. Families who have children with autism face many challenges. Your pledge of support will help individuals whose struggles exist outside the spotlight of society.

If you prefer to make a donation offline, make your check payable to Organization for Autism Research and write my name on the memo part of your check. You can mail your check to me or directly to OAR at:

Organization for Autism Research
2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 480
Arlington, VA 22201

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Thank you!

Anchinlema Zewde

Offline contributors

Mireya Diaz

Teresa Bailey