Autism Speaks Walk

On October 30, 2010, I will walk for my 11 year old cousin, Evan. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified) around the age of three and since has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

Please join me in my efforts to support Walk Now for Autism Speaks!

Autism affects millions of people across the country. Autism Speaks - Walk Now for Autism is the signature fund-raising event of Autism Speaks and is the nation's largest Walk program dedicated to autism research.

I need you to help make tomorrow be about dance lessons, school lunches and first words rather than therapy, doctor appointments and despair. Together, we will find the missing pieces.

I am asking you to help by supporting my fundraising efforts with a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference. Together we can make a difference by advancing and accelerating autism research.

You can donate online to Walk Now for Autism using the links on this page. Check donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks by clicking on “donation form”. If you prefer, please feel free to send me your donation (842 Mildred Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222) whether cash or a check made out to AUTISM SPEAKS and I will make certain it’s handled properly. You may also contact me at 410-282-1905.

THANK YOU for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Autism Speaks is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Our tax ID number is 20-2329938.

Matching gift program: Many companies provide their employees with matching gifts. Please consult your employer on its matching gift guidelines and attach matching gift forms accordingly.

Please join me in my fight to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

Thanks,
Lyda Marchiano