Run for Autism - Miami in Two Weeks

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On January 26-27, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) will

have its second RUN FOR AUTISM team in the ING Miami Marathon, Half

Marathon and 5K races. Following its great start in Miami last

January, the RUN FOR AUTISM went on to raise over $550,000 in 2007.

OAR's goals for 2008 are 1,000 runners - $1 million. There's still

time to join the team in Miami and be part of the fun. Special

thanks to Rod and Lauredo from Miami for again leading the RUN

FOR AUTISM – Miami effort.

Why? OAR-sponsored studies are needed to find answers and provide

practical solutions for those with autism today.

Raise money for autism research - What you raise will directly fund

research studies that help answer some of autism's most pressing

questions. OAR awarded more than $400,000 in new research grants

beginning January 1. If you want to see the research that OAR funds,

visit: http://www.researchautism.org/professionals/funded/index.asp.

Whether you are a serious runner, a jogger, walker, donor or

volunteer, you can be part of OAR's RUN FOR AUTISM team, and your

effort will make a difference in the lives of thousands of families

living with autism.

FUNDRAISING: The RUN FOR AUTISM revolves around three objectives: a

personal fitness goal, increasing autism awareness, and raising money

for autism research. OAR's runners accomplish all three. For

Miami and most races, OAR allows the runners to " Set Your Own Goal. "

There is not has no minimum fundraising requirement. Runners who

raise over $2,500 or more receive special recognition.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS: OAR's program supports runners at all levels

that want to achieve personal fitness goals and make their efforts

count for something more by raising funds for autism. OAR makes it

easy and fun. Each OAR runner receives:

RUN FOR AUTISM race shirt and t-shirt

Runner's Guide with training and fundraising information

A personal fundraising web page

Runners' E-newsletter

The boost of RUN FOR AUTISM team camaraderie on race day

A unique OAR Finisher's Medallion and, most important

The satisfaction of doing something important for others.

REGISTRATION

Find out more about the OAR and the RUN FOR AUTISM - Miami team by

going to:

http://www.researchautism.org/news/run/races/Miami.asp

Registration for ING Miami Marathon Weekend is a two-step process:

1. Join OAR's Team. There is no cost for you to sign up for the RUN

FOR AUTISM team. To join the RUN FOR AUTISM team, please visit

www.firstgiving.com/oar and click on " Get Started. "

2. Pick Your Race. The race controls the entries. The fees vary by

race. You will pay to register. Register for the ING Miami Event of

your choice.

Marathon & Half Marathon: http://www.ingmiamimarathon.com/

5K: http://www.ingmiamimarathon.com/RunningEvents/Tropical5K.cfm

Since there is just a short period before race day, OAR recommends

that any runner joining between now and the race weekend call or e-

mail the OAR Run Staff just to be sure they add you to the OAR team

list and have time to send the Runner's package. The contacts for

all questions are Doug Marocco and Geoff Pan. They can be reached

via e-mail at run@... or by phone (toll free) at (866)

366-9710.

ABOUT OAR: The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a national,

nonprofit organization committed to excellence in its services

families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with autism. OAR's

mission is to raise money, fund research and change lives. OAR funds

practical research that will make a difference for the generation

living with autism. No other organization has this as their primary

focus.

In its first six years, thanks in large part to the RUN FOR AUTISM,

OAR has made significant, contributions to the autism community

publishing four guides in its Life Journey through Autism series,

hosting the annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention

Conference, and providing over $1.5 million in research grants.