Here we are once again – it’s BOSTON MARATHON time!! This year Jenn will be tackling her 7th Boston and Cara will line up for her second…both of us are taking on 26.2 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for autism resources, support and research.

Each year, we race in honor of our nephew, Genaro (12), and all of his family – our brother Marc, G’s dad, G’s mom Liz and his sisters Gianna and Lia. Diagnosed with autism at two years old, Genaro has taught all of our family about unconditional love, patience, wisdom and faith. As aunts to Genaro, we are daily amazed at what our brother, sister-in-law and nieces do everyday to make his world as comfortable and rich as all of ours.

Raising a child with autism is a 24/7 job that will last throughout the child’s life. All resources, activities and support for these children and their families are “golden”. As a team we will be raising money for the Dos Pueblos Little League-Challenger Division which is based in Santa Barbara, CA and is a great organization that brings together special needs boys and girls ages 5 – 18 years old to play baseball. Please click the links below to find out more about the Challenger Division and the wonderful things they do for special needs kids in the Santa Barbara area. 

http://www.dpllchallengers.org

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrTH7yilOKU

You can donate on this website with your credit card or if you prefer to send a check please send directly to Jennifer Gamberdella at 12 Ticknor Street, Unit 1, Boston, MA, 02127.

It is truly an honor and an inspiration to run this race and to raise awareness and funds in honor of Genaro and his family. Thank you, in advance, for your support of Genaro, our effort and the great work of the Dos Pueblos Little League - Challenger Division.

Warmest Regards,

Cara and Jenn