Dear John,

The season of giving continues and Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce an inspiring gift match from an anonymous donor who's tasking us all to give from the heart. With this matching challenge, all gifts will double in power up to $25,000 by Thursday, December 10th to do twice as much for autistic people.

With your gift, you're supporting a world where people with autism can be empowered, accepted and understood. Your help provides autism screening tools for parents unsure where to turn. Your generosity also gives autistic adults opportunities to use their talents and skills in the workforce. Your gifts keep on working in other ways too, like:

Bilingual messaging campaigns that reach new audiences in underserved communities who may not have access to the resources that can help their children succeed. Caregiver Skills Training that provides practical help to families so they can better communicate and interact with their autistic child. Training for businesses that want to encourage acceptance and employ autistic people in their workplace. The Advisory Council, which is comprised of autistic people, caregivers and health professionals, to advocate for meeting the greatest needs of the autism community.

Thank you for wanting to help children and adults with autism. You can shape a world where autistic people are included and understood. Your gift today goes 2X as far to make sure that autistic children and adults have opportunities to reach their full potential.

This holiday season is the perfect time to take advantage of the generous 2X matching gift. Now you can share your joy and your gifts with children and adults with autism and make a lasting difference because you care.