Why Valerie is Running:

"I am proudly running in support of Mission: Kid Success to help children with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Early intervention is vital, and knowing how financially challenging those early days can be for parents, every step I take will help these families build a strong foundation for their future.

This will be my second attempt at the marathon for Mission: Kid Success. After qualifying in 2024, a broken toe three weeks before the 2025 race halted my plans. Now in my third year of training, I am more determined than ever to cross the finish line.

Please consider supporting my run and this wonderful cause. Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me and the families we can help together."

Please support Valerie by donating to MKS, for every dollar helps a child receive care. Here is an idea on how the donation can impact a child:

$26.20 helps provide one adaptive enrichment session
$52.40 helps provide one specialized therapy session
$131.00 helps support a month of tutoring for a child
$524.00 provides critical evaluations or multi-session therapies.

About Mission: Kid Success

Since 2019, Mission: Kid Success (MKS) has been a lifeline for families struggling to afford the essential therapeutic services their children with autism and related conditions desperately need. These therapies—speech, occupational, behavioral, and educational support—are not just helpful; they are life-changing. However, many families face the harsh reality that insurance covers only a small portion of these costs, leaving them with difficult decisions about their child’s care.

As a volunteer-based organization, every dollar raised goes directly to providing services for children in need. To date, MKS has awarded over $140,000 in grants, helping local children gain access to the therapies they need to grow, learn, and thrive. But the need is greater than ever. Right now, there are children waiting for funding, who require immediate access to these critical services. Without financial support, they may face delays in receiving care that could significantly impact their development.

This is an opportunity for the community to come together and make a real difference. Every dollar raised helps provide therapy sessions and specialized support, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of a child’s potential.

By supporting this event, participants and donors are giving children the opportunity to succeed, because every child deserves the chance to reach their fullest potential.

Please visit www.missionkidsuccess.org for more information.

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