Hello Friends and Family,

I’ve always wanted to do a triathlon, but never had the courage to do it.  I’ve finally signed up and am scheduled to do the Chicago Triathlon on August 26.  Doing this triathlon has given me the opportunity to raise money for charity.  I will be supporting the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), a national non-profit organization that funds research and offers resources for individuals diagnosed with autism and their families.

As many of you are aware, my nephew Luke has autism – he is truly a special kid and doing something that can potentially benefit him helps me to train for this event.  I am dedicating this triathlon to Luke and autism research. I am asking for your support. All proceeds will go to OAR.

Please consider sponsoring me. Every donation makes a difference.

To find out more about the Organization for Autism Research, please visit the Web site www.researchautism.org.

Thank you very much for your support – I, and OAR, very much appreciate it.

Kind Regards,

Matt McFarland