I race for Tyler

This is my son Tyler.  He has autism and this is my cause.

 As a new parent, you dream of what your child will become later in life.  What sports they may play, what friends they will have, what college they will attend.  As a parent with autism, you dream of the next day.  Will my child ever speak a full sentence to me, will my child ever be able to run down the street and play with the neighborhood kids, will my child ever be able to sit in class and learn like any other child, and most of all, will anyone understand him…. or me for that matter.  Autism is a lonely diagnosis and a fight for the rest of yours and especially their lives.

I will be racing in my first full Ironman triathlon on November, 3, 2012.  This is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run.  Although I have found support in my life, there are people who are in need of support both emotionally and financially.  On November 3rd I will be racing for our local organization called Spectrum.  They provide these wonderful resources to the ENTIRE family.  I’m asking you to help me, help them.

Spectrum Autism Support Group (SPECTRUM) was established in the fall of 1998 for families, friends and teachers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) within Gwinnett County, Georgia and the surrounding areas. It is a parent operated group whose mission is to provide support, education and resources encompassing the entire spectrum of ASD for children and adults.

Any donation is accepted! To learn more, click on IRONMAN FOUNDATION at the top of the page.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!