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This fall I will be participating in my third Marine Corps Marathon and my fourth Run for Autism.  I will once again be running in honor of my friend Lauren, who suffers from autism.  As a high schooler, I worked as a respite care provider for Lauren.  This was a life-changing experience for me.  Lauren was, and still is, completely non-verbal.  It was rare for her to acknowledge me, even when I called her name.  I remember being thrilled and moved to tears one day when she ran up to me and gave me a hug.  When you are close to someone with autism, these few and far between moments are precious.

Lauren is my inspiration and my motivation--running 26.2 miles is nothing compared to the struggles that she deals with every day.  I am excited to be able to apply my passion for running to make a difference for Lauren and the millions of other people with an autism spectrum disorder.

Please consider supporting me as I undertake this effort.  Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

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