John,

We are grateful for your steadfast commitment to driving progress for children, teenagers, and adults with autism by supporting Autism Speaks. Because of your compassion and generosity, I know a brighter future is on the horizon for the autism community.

World Autism Month is the perfect time to add to your legacy and make an even greater impact.

Have you ever considered leaving a legacy gift to Autism Speaks through your will, trust, or other estate plans? More and more thoughtful, committed supporters like you are doing so and helping us ensure a better life for people with autism and their loved ones. Planning your future giving options can cost you nothing today - and could even pay you in the years to come.

We know financial decisions like this require careful consideration. Autism Speaks is here to help you and your financial advisor navigate and stay up to date on current gift strategies and tax considerations.

As you think through your giving options, please know you can contact one of our Gift Planning Directors at (646) 385-8699 for help and to learn more. Should you wish to reach out to me directly, please don't hesitate to do so at: [email protected].

When you choose to leave a planned legacy to Autism Speaks, you fuel our mission well into the future and join an exclusive circle, the Spectrum Society, of our most dedicated supporters. In celebration of World Autism Month, we hope to welcome 10 new Spectrum Society members and would be honored to have you join us. Membership comes with many exclusive benefits. But perhaps the greatest of all is to know you're making a lasting, meaningful difference in the lives of people with autism.

John, you have my deepest gratitude for all you do and have done to support and empower people on the spectrum. I hope you'll consider joining our Spectrum Society by including us in your future giving plans. It's people like you who make our most important work possible.

Gratefully,

Claudine Larocque
Vice President, Individual and Foundation Relations