Marianne Dempsey on …Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism Our son Bobby became a student atNassau Suffolk Services for Autism’s Martin C. Barell School in the summer of 2013. Another parent once described being selected for the school as winning the Mega Millions. Indeed, we too feel as though we have been awarded a huge fortune.…
Josine Mash on NSSAA powerful story of progress. In 1991 my son, Brandon, was 20 months old and severely autistic. There were a number of schools in the Long Island area that served developmentally disabled children and I enrolled Brandon immediately so he could begin receiving therapeutic and educational services. However, after two full years…
Shelley Ourian Teacher’s Aid Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) Register to Ride Shelley was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. She has worked very hard to overcome and adapt to the many challenges that autism brings to her life. Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) is proud to have teacher’s aide Shelley Ourian on…
MEET OUR NY COMMITTEEThey are here to build community, get you ready for the ride, and make sure that ride-day is … awesome. SEAN CRIBBINCOMMITTEE CHAIR AND TEAM CAPTAIN LIASON In 2012, a friend told me about Bike to the Beach because I have a brother with autism. Over the past five years, I’ve grown…
Albert RexEthan’s Father Team Crossroads Register to Ride For the fifth year in a row, Albert Rex will snap into his bike for the 100-mile journey from Boston, MA to Newport, RI as a participant in the New England Ride. Rex, a member of the New England Chapter Board of Autism Speaks and Chairman of…
Caitlin ButkusStudent The Crossroads School, Natick, MA Register to Ride
Mary TrumanTeacher Team Just Keep Pedaling Register to Ride “In November, I will turn 40. For me, it is a big life milestone and I wanted to commemorate it with something HUGE. Because I have taught preschoolers with autism for 17 years, a huge event like Bike to the Beach was the answer.” “I want…
Michelle Zlakowski Ryan’s Mother Team Ryan Register to Ride I am riding Bike to the Beach because I’ve seen first-hand, how life changing early diagnosis and intensive early intervention can be for children with autism. At 2 1/2, my son Ryan was barely talking, had zero interest in interacting with other kids and was constantly having sensory…
Joe RigazioJohn’s Father Team Talisen Register to Ride I have always loved long distance road cycling. I always cared about supporting organizations that care about and support Autism. I always cared about getting my son involved with Autism causes. I now also care about the branding and positioning of my company as a supporter as…
Jack FreemanJimmy’s Brother Team Quest Register to Ride While my family has always been passionate about raising money and spreading awareness for autism; bike to the beach was the first organization that was able to empower me personally to take action and make a huge difference for our local autism community. They make it easy…