RUNNING FOR AUTISM
THE DONNELLY RUNNING CLUB POWERED BY CHAMP CITY IS RUNNING THE 2022 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON, AND RAISING MONEY FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH
OAR’S MISSION IS TO APPLY RESEARCH TO THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM.
We strive to use science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of self-advocates, parents, autism professionals, and caregivers. The mission of “applying” research to answer questions of daily concern to those living with autism defines our goals and program objectives and shapes our budget. In simplest terms, applied autism research is “practical research that examines issues and challenges that children and adults with autism and their families face every day.”
“I would have to say the biggest impact for me, because it was so personal for me, was seeing my son make friends”
Pearl Fessenden
Mother of Matthew Fessenden
OAR's IMPACT
Since 2001
OAR is a national charity founded by parents and grandparents of children and adults with autism. Now in its twentieth year. Funded more than $5 million in autism research in the form of pilot studies and graduate research grants.
Awarded $1,170,000 in scholarships to 440 persons with autism attending college or vocational-technical schools after high school.
Taught more than 145,000 students in grades K-8 about their peers with autism through the Kit for Kids Peer Education Initiative.
Published ten community-friendly resource guides in its Life Journey through Autism series, including its most recent publication, Autism and the Transition to Adulthood. <--
Donnelly Running Club
Established in 2022, the Donnelly Running Club was created to bring together an exceptional group of individuals, working as one community, to raise awareness for autism research during the 2022 Marathon Season. For this year’s NYC Marathon, the DRC has partnered with the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to raise over $50,000. With 16 DRC Members destined for the starting line in November, our team is dedicated to all the preparation and hard work that comes with marathon training. We sincerely thank you for your generous support, and look forward to an extraordinary inaugural marathon season.
THE GOAL
$50,000
RAISED SO FAR
$20,790
FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY
Champ City
Founded in 2019 by Eric Champ after going through a life-changing transformation. Champ City offers a holistic approach to health and wellness using its three core principles: Movement, Nourishment, and Mental Growth. The Champ City team is passionate about local clean-ups in the community, community outreach to veterans, and is an active charity fund-raiser.
