Why Me?

AMY LENNARD GOEHNER said it best, "The "typically developing" siblings of autistic children are, in fact, the furthest thing from typical. Often, they are wiser and more mature than their age would suggest. And they have to be, given the myriad challenges they face." .

I wanted to share this poem with you written by a very strong, loving, and much wiser then his years young man. He is Ammanuel Rufael an autism worrier! Having a brother and or sister with autism can also teach you many things. Hope love and understanding.


Ammanuel Rufael

Why Me?

I asked God, “Why me? Why do my brother
and sister have autism?” Going to places is
hard, people starring at you looking at
them like they’re stupid, but they’re not. I
asked my mom why are people starring at us
She said two words, “So What.” One day
she said to me, “Why not us?”
I realized that day how blessed we are.
We swim, we play , we walk, and
we have fun together. In their
eyes they’re in a different world.
I love their world.
They teach me many great things
even though they can’t communicate
as well as others.
They are really smart. They
can solve so many big puzzles,
ride bikes, and can even read.
I love my siblings, I always have
and I hope one day they can talk.

Dear Friends

My name is Tatiana Mendoza I am the CEO and founder of The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc. I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Years!
Let's make 2012 a year of hope and love! Sending all the parents pure love!



This year I will be running, jogging, walking and crawling at the L.A. Marathon 26.2 miles. I hope to raise a pair of shoes for every mile! The money donated will be used to buy low-income children with autism shoes! Please click on link to donate!
Running to raise shoes for low-income children with autism.


Please help spread the word! March 18th will be the big day! Any donation will be of big help!




Donate $500.00
Platinum


I will wear company name on running bib. Will wear a company logo on shirt on the day of the run. Links to all platinum sponsors websites will be added to our blog. A public thank you. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a platinum sponsor.

Donate $200.00
Gold


Will wear company logo on shirt day of run. Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a Gold sponsor.

Donate $100.00
Silver


Will wear company name on shirt day of run. Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a silver sponsor.

Donate $50.00
Bronze


Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. Will be listed as a bronze member.

Donate any amount
Friend of MSAAFINC

Families will be told of your generous gift!

Please donate what you can any and every amount is extremely appreciated!

Thank you!
Tatiana Mendoza
CEO and Founder

Location:Running to buy low-income children with autism shoes!