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Dear John,


Reading Keith’s experience raising his son, AJ, always gives me goosebumps. It’s a powerful reminder of why it’s so important that we don’t just talk about autism—but we also listen to the firsthand experiences of autistic people and their families.


Their experiences—the highs, the lows, and everything in-between—is our north star at Autism Speaks, guiding our work to support everyone on the spectrum and keeping us accountable. If families are our north star, that makes donors like YOU the wind in our sails.


From offering free, personalized guidance through our Autism Response Team to creating autism-friendly workplaces and policies with our Workplace Inclusion Now initiative, your support carries us through challenges and empowers us to break new ground. Thank you.


For the next few hours only, that support can go 4X FURTHER thanks to a fleeting 4X MATCH. Pitch in before midnight to QUADRUPLE your impact for people with autism and their families. >>


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Warm regards,

Kelli Seely

Kelli Seely

Chief Marketing Officer

Autism Speaks

------ Forward ------
From: Keith Wargo
Sent: Tuesday, December 16
To: [email protected]
Subject: My autistic son, AJ, taught me this 👉
4X MATCH EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT
CLAIM YOUR 4X MATCH. Raising my son, AJ, has taught me a lot about autism. After 20 years, one important lesson I've learned is...

Autism isn’t black & white


Dear John,


My son AJ is truly one of a kind (and I’m not just saying that because I’m his dad). Like every person with autism, AJ has his own strengths, weaknesses, and needs. What works for him may not work for another person on the spectrum. Because autism isn’t black and white.


That’s why we call it the autism spectrum. Every person along that spectrum is unique—and deserves support to match. At Autism Speaks, we’re committed to providing FREE, personalized guidance to connect autistic people and their families with support that’s just right for them.


Right now, you can help with quadruple the impact. Give before midnight to fuel crucial programs and services—like the Autism Response Team—and your generosity will be MATCHED 4X thanks to an anonymous donor.

$30 = $120

$55 = $220

$120 = $480

$250 = $1000

$500 = $2000

$1,000 = $4,000

In a lot of ways, my journey as Autism Speaks’ President and CEO has mirrored my journey as a father. I didn’t think I’d end up working at a non-profit, and I certainly didn’t anticipate my son’s diagnosis. But, looking back, I am so deeply grateful for these unexpected gifts.


In both cases, I faced a steep learning curve that forced me to confront just how much I didn’t know. What that taught me is that it’s okay to not have all the answers—as long as you’re willing to listen, do the work, and keep growing.


That (plus a generous helping of humility) is what it’s taken to evolve our understanding of autism over the last 23 years and get us closer to our vision of a truly inclusive world for everyone on the spectrum. Folks like you have been there at every critical juncture along the way.


I hope you’ll consider taking advantage of this fast-moving opportunity. Give before midnight and it’ll be 4X-MATCHED to help us keep growing our understanding of the autism spectrum—and all the vibrant colors therein.


With gratitude,

Keith Wargo

Keith Wargo

President & CEO

Autism Speaks

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