John,

I'm excited to announce that, for the next four days only, every gift to Autism Speaks (up to $25,000) will now be TRIPLE-MATCHED. We are rapidly approaching our fiscal year-end deadline, so this news couldn't come at a better time: If you can, give now for triple the impact >>

I'm sure you can understand the urgency of a final deadline at the end of a fiscal year. Our entire organization is making budgets, plans for programming and investment and, unfortunately, some tough decisions about what services and resources for the autism community we'll be able to fully fund for the next 12 months.

More than deadlines and budgeting, John, I'm certain you understand what this fundraising push means on a fundamental level.

It means compassionate, step-by-step, expert guidance — through our 100 Day Tool Kit and others — for the worried family navigating a new diagnosis. It means crucial resources — through our Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) program — for the autistic jobseeker who deserves the dignity and community of meaningful employment. It means unique services for seniors on the spectrum and empowering supports for young people with autism as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

As the dad of an amazing young man with autism, I know how much allies, communities and inclusive MOVEMENTS like Autism Speaks matter. If you agree, John, consider donating before our final fiscal year-end deadline on Sunday while gifts are 3X matched. It means the world to families like ours:

Thank you for your support,

Keith Wargo
President & CEO
Autism Speaks