John, just making sure you saw my previous email. I don't want you to miss out on the chance to make your gift go twice as far with the generous match offer below in memory of Maggie Keith, mom of a 7-year-old boy on the spectrum.

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to take a toll on so many people in the autism community, we need you in our corner more than ever. Please consider donating today to join us in supporting the families who count on Autism Speaks to be a pillar of strength during these difficult times.







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From: Autism Speaks
Subject: Our community needs you, and today your gift goes twice as far.
To: [email protected]

Hi John,

This is your opportunity to make double the impact for the autism
community. Today, in memory of Maggie Keith, mom of a 7-year-old boy
on the spectrum, all donations up to $45,000 will be matched, thanks
to the generosity of her family, friends and colleagues who rallied
together to support our mission: [link removed]


With your matched gift, you are fueling our steadfast commitment to
provide life-enhancing assistance for the millions of people on the
autism spectrum in the U.S. Especially now, as the future remains
uncertain for so many, the autism community is counting on selfless
champions like you as a source of stability in these challenging times: [link removed]

Together, we can help even more people in need of resources and
support. Since the pandemic hit in early March, our donors have helped
ensure our commitment to those we serve never wavers:

* Our Autism Response Team (ART) fielded nearly 1,500 direct
contacts related to COVID-19, providing crucial information on
topics like financial assistance, how to manage challenging
behaviors and educational support for students on the spectrum.

* Since late March, more than 620 grants were awarded to families
in the autism community struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These grants provided assistance with childcare, groceries,
rent, utilities, medication and various autism therapies.

* Working with other leaders in the community, our COVID-19 Autism
Research Task Force vetted and shared dozens of
evidence-informed tools. We know it can be difficult to find the
right tools to cope with widespread disruptions to the daily
lives of autistic children, teens and adults, so our list of
extensive resources, regularly updated here, is offered free of
charge: [link removed]

* Our advocacy team has relentlessly engaged legislators at the local, state and federal to ensure the needs of the autism community are considered in policy decisions. We've conducted 21 state webinars to update our community on public policy developments and resources related to the public health crisis.

Even in the most trying times, we will advocate for people with autism
and provide resources, support and hope for the entire autism
community - powered by the generosity of donors like you. If you can
donate any amount, please remember that your gift will go twice as far
right now: [link removed]


With sincere gratitude,
Claudine Larocque
Vice President, Individual and Foundation Relations

 




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