How to Join the Team

Joining our iRUN FOR AUTISM team is a two step process.

1. Sign up for the team at www.firstgiving.com/oar

Once you're at the firstgiving site, select "Get Started" and select RUN FOR AUTISM-America from the list of events.

2. Register for the event on your own at the official race website.

Once your fundraising reaches $50.00, you will be sent an OAR Runner's Kit. This kit includes the RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt, specially designed race shirt and OAR information and fundraising material.

 

Team Benefits

RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt

Specially designed race shirt

Online Fundraising and Training Guide

RUN FOR AUTISM Newsletter

Personal fundraising website through Firstgiving

OAR information and fundraising material

 

Fundraising

OAR believes in a "Set Your Own Goal" fundraising philosophy. Runners have historically averaged raising between $1,000 and $1,500. Runners who raise over $1,000 receive a complimentary entry to either the Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon and a special gift of recognition is further provide to anyone raising $2,500 or more.

 

Why Run for Autism?

• Raise money for autism research - More than $.87 of every dollar you raise wil

  directly fund research studies that help answer some of autism’s most pressing questions.
• Whether you are a runner, walker, donor or volunteer, your contribution makes you part of OAR’s RUN FOR AUTISM team.
• In the end, you will have made a difference in the lives of thousands of families living with autism.