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2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Martha's Vineyard

July 25, 2026
West Tisbury School
West Tisbury, MA 02575 US
Charity

Island Autism

Donate Register

$2,910

Raised of $25,000

The Island Autism Group (IAG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the lifelong independence and happiness of autistic individuals and their families on Martha’s Vineyard. We bridge a critical gap in local services, ensuring that neurodiverse Islanders have the resources they need to thrive within their own community throughout every stage of life.

We provide year-round therapeutic programs alongside life-skills enrichment and vocational training. Our landmark 7.5-acre project, the Island Autism Center & Farm in West Tisbury, serves as our community anchor. With the completion of the Hub House, we now offer a permanent home for day programming, featuring a commercial kitchen and a micro-farm.

As we move into the next phase, our focus is on building a supportive residential neighborhood. This initiative will provide affordable, on-island housing for adults, allowing families to stay together on the Vineyard rather than being forced to seek care off-island. By fostering a "ripple effect" of inclusion and support, IAG is building a future where every individual on the spectrum can lead a productive, connected, and meaningful life.

For many families on Martha's Vineyard, an autism diagnosis comes with a lingering fear: "What happens when the school bus stops coming?" 

     

The Island Autism Group exists to answer that question. We believe that autism is a lifelong journey that deserves lifelong support. Our story is one of community-led action. We have already completed Phase One of our vision: the Hub House, a vibrant center for vocational training, therapeutic arts, and micro-farming.

But our work isn't finished. We are now racing toward Phase Two: the construction of supportive residential housing.

Your donation today provides the "bricks and mortar" for this dream. It funds the sensory-friendly spaces, the job-coaches in our commercial kitchen, and the therapeutic riding and yoga sessions that build confidence. Most importantly, your support keeps Vineyard families together. Join our story and help us ensure that no Islander is ever left behind.

 

Top Donors

$2,910 Raised By 20 Donors

$1,000 from Anonymous
$500 from Anonymous
$250 from Anonymous
$250 from Anonymous
$250 from Anonymous
$150 on behalf of Chris Edwards
$100 on behalf of Dawn Gompert
$50 on behalf of Amanda Parker
$50 on behalf of Amanda Parker
$50 on behalf of Amanda Parker
$50 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Carrie Welch
$25 on behalf of Carrie Welch
$25 on behalf of Glenn Dickson
$25 on behalf of Kelley Dacey
$25 on behalf of Linda Amaral
$25 on behalf of Linda Amaral
$25 from Anonymous
$25 from Tiffany Elliott
$10 from Anonymous

Fundraisers

Amanda Parker
$100 Raised
Amber McLean
$150 Goal
Anne Sullivan
$50 Raised
Barbara Basbanes Richter
$150 Goal
BELINDA BOOKER
$150 Goal
Brook Katzen
$150 Goal
Cailie Burns
$150 Goal
CHANTALE Duguay Patterson
$150 Goal
Chris Cajolet
$150 Goal
Chris Edwards
$150 Raised
Dave Chomas
$150 Goal
David Zelandi
$150 Goal
Dawn Gompert
$100 Raised
Denise Acquaviva
$150 Goal
ELISKA SURYCKOVA
$150 Goal
Emma Mayhew
$150 Goal
Jacqueline Alicea
$150 Goal
Jason Patterson
$150 Goal
Jerilyn Belinski
$150 Goal
Jessica Seeman
$150 Goal
Kelley Dacey
$25 Raised
Kerrie-Ann Briguglio
$150 Goal
Meghan Leonard
$150 Goal
Melanie Rivers
$100 Raised
Meredith Cowan
$150 Goal
Michael Richter
$150 Goal
Neso Prosic
$10 Raised
Nisa Webster
$150 Goal
Sarah Bouchard
$150 Goal
Steven Munroe
$25 Raised
Tiffany Elliott
$25 Raised
Z. Boles-Reed
$150 Goal

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