Thanksgiving

Last year was our first year for Walk Now for Autism Speaks. I remember setting up the donation page for Team Wonderboy, and when I set the fund-raising goal at $1500, I had to check myself. I thought- Okay, crazy. People are not going to care about this just because it's important to me. I re-set the goal at $150, which was blown out of the water almost immediately. My beautiful family and friends donated over $2,000 and it took my breath away. I know that autism is common enough that most of us know someone affected by it, but for me, I felt that all of you were supporting my Jonah, lifting him up and cheering him on.

This year was no different, and again, I am overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity you all have shown. I can tell you, these kids are so worth it. More than that, when they get help early, it makes all the difference, so thank you, thank you, thank you for your help.

Team Wonderboy 2011:

John Hooks
Mary Hooks
Katie Hooks
Weldon & Glenna Ferrell
The Banister Family
Otis Rhodes
The Davila Family
The Smith Family
The Moffett Family
Sarah Mitchell
Shauna Spear
Aaron Keffeler
Lindsay Scarborough



A special thank-you and sad farewell to Steve Jobs. You have changed the world for all of us, and for the autism community in particular. You gave a voice to so many locked in silence, and gave so many autistic children a new way to learn. You will be missed.