NFAR Race for Autism
Calling all super runners, super walkers, and super supportive sideline cheerleaders alike! If you know any superheroes who love to have a great time, learn about autism research, gather resources for parents and professionals, and support a wonderful cause be sure to talk to them about the NFAR Race For Autism. The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) raises money through fundraising and donations. The foundation uses 100% of donations to support “local autism initiatives” and has detailed information on how and where to send donation on their website (linked above). I was incredibly lucky to have been able to attend the NFAR Race for Autism on April 6th as part of a resource fair educating parents and professionals about the various services provided by The Music Therapy Center of California and Banding Together. You don’t have to be an avid runner or devoted athlete to participate in this race because there’s something there for everyone. This event brings together families and individuals in the San Diego community that share the same passion for supporting Autism research. After greeting several familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones, there were surely none that left this event without a smile. I loved being able to piece together the bigger picture of how music therapy supports those with special needs and how we can connect with organizations such as NFAR to build a stronger foundation for families to lean on. This SUPER organization realizes that “by creating a concerned and active community, we will help to ensure a brighter future for our children.” So dust off those superhero capes and break in those running shoes because you won’t want to miss this event next year!
-Maggie
