John,

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! Today and every day, Autism Speaks is proud to serve and support the millions of Americans, of all ages and backgrounds, who have autism. We thank their families and caregivers for their strength. And we fearlessly recommit to helping create a world where every autistic person is celebrated, empowered and accepted for who they are.

Until MIDNIGHT tonight, a generous anonymous donor is pledging to 4X match every gift up to $100,000 to power this mission. I can't think of a better way to celebrate and make a lasting impact on World Autism Awareness Day: Donate now to claim the 4X match, John!

As the President and CEO of Autism Speaks — and the father of a teenage son on the spectrum — I hold a place in my heart for every family in the autism community. There can be hard days. No matter how much love and effort you put in, no family can navigate an autism diagnosis alone.

That's why an organization like this one is so essential: We work tirelessly to make life a little easier, and much richer, for autistic individuals and their loved ones. That's also why I'm personally asking you to take advantage of this 4X matching gift offer, when your compassionate gift will support 4X as many people >>

People like the 1 in 36 children in the U.S. on the spectrum, supported by our early intervention resources and critical supports in the days after a diagnosis. People like the 80% with disabilities, including those with autism, who don't have a job but are ready and willing to work — our Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) program helps create accepting workplaces and promotes diverse hiring for autistic jobseekers.

We're here for every person with autism and every family — no matter where they are on their journey. And we're here to power the nation's leading research and advocacy efforts to spur paradigm-shifting acceptance of and support for the autistic community.

This 4X match on World Autism Awareness Day is your opportunity to rededicate yourself to this mission TODAY. John, I'm asking: Will you make a donation before midnight that goes four times as far?

Thank you for being in the Autism Speaks family,

Keith Wargo
President & CEO
Autism Speaks