John “ Prescott ” Schoderbek was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months of age.  After many months of questionable symptoms we finally had an answer as to why our son was different.  When your child receives a diagnosis of Autism it can be quite devastating and gives you a different prospective on life.  Autism affects 1 in 150 births which is a drastic increase as compared to 20 years ago.  There are not many answers as to why there has been such a drastic increase in the incidence of Autism.   It is believed that a genetic predisposition is triggered by an environmental factor causing a child to have Autistic tendencies.  Without research we will never know the true cause as to why the incidence of Autism has drastically increased in the past two decades.  The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is at the forefront of Autism research and any funding that they receive will help to stimulate further investigation into the cause of Autism.  Angie Clayton and Laura Meacham have selflessly decided to donate the money that they raise while training and running the Disney marathon on January 13th to OAR in honor of Prescott.  Please support them in this cause to raise money for research.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.  And, please, don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to support our cause and donate too!  Many thanks for your support and joining Team Prescott to bring attention to the cause of Autism!!  God Bless!!

 Rob & Anna Schoderbek

(and Team Prescott - Angie & Laura)