Windy Tanner intends to fundraise for OAR until she’s raised $50,000—enough to fund a new research study. “In April 2023, my older brother, who was on the autism spectrum, passed away after facing lifelong social and emotional challenges. One of his final wishes was for us to contribute to science and research in this area so others might better understand…
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning of this year, OAR staff worked with parents, educators, autism professionals, autistic individuals, and employers to support their local initiatives and promote autism acceptance. Thanks to the dedication of community partners like you, OAR helped foster…
Five-hundred and fifty virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support autism research during Autism Acceptance Month. Participants hailed from 19 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and ranged in age from 1 to 78. They raised over $60,000 to support new OAR research and programs.…
In March, six RUN FOR AUTISM runners who made up the first Tokyo Marathon team raised over $33,000. All longtime OAR supporters, they were among over 38,000 athletes who completed the race. “Tokyo was an incredible experience and opportunity! To be able to represent OAR on the international stage is such a privilege and honor,”…
RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to introduce our 2026 RUN FOR AUTISM ambassador cohort! Our RFA ambassadors will connect with our athletes and strengthen the RFA community. From our Facebook groups to their local communities, our ambassadors will unite our community to make a lasting impact. Our 2026 Ambassador Cohort Chris Neil joined the RUN FOR AUTISM team in 2025, initially with…
Let’s see if you can figure out this math question: Consistency + Intensity = what? This has been something I have just discovered about myself as I have been on my fitness journey. I have been a runner for about two years now and it has to be the best thing I’ve ever done for…
April Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner. You can play a big part in helping us reach our goals for promoting autism awareness and acceptance across the country! Goal 1: Provide informational resources to the autism community. OAR is proud to offer a wide range of free informational resources for the autism community. On our website, you’ll find…
Join OAR to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with our annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash this April! This fitness and fundraising event promotes autism awareness and acceptance in our communities, with proceeds supporting new autism research and free, evidence-based resources. “Our 8th annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash is shaping up to be our largest…
I’ve always used running to clear my head. But running the Disney 5K with RUN FOR AUTISM reminded me that sometimes a run can do more than that – it can reconnect you to why you do the work you do in the first place. If you’ve ever been to a Disney race, you know…
In 2025, RUN team members from around the world represented OAR at 30 events, from international marathons to our very own Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash. The RUN team of nearly 1,200 runners joined forces to raise over $1.25 million. Their fundraising efforts helped OAR fund new applied autism research, including eight new studies funded through the…
