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We will soon be stepping into a new life journey with Eli as he will be graduating from Atlee High School (AHS) in June. How did we get here so quickly? I wish time would slow down. When Eli was first diagnosed at 3 years old Nathan, and I were faced with all the things he would most likely never do. They were big milestones that most parents take for granted- drive a car, go to college and get married. It took the breath out of me. I grieved these things hard. I felt that each of them was a loss of a big experience and a rite of passage for Eli AND for me too.

But as time has gone on and we have settled into the autism life, these big things hit less hard. Their importance is not quite as significant as they once were. AHS has fully embraced Eli for the past 4 years in ways I could never have imagined. His senior year has been his “best year ever” (as Eli likes to proclaim). For example, he has had the opportunity to be the football and girls' basketball team manager (aka “hype man”). He is a member of SODA (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes) and TILT (Teens Interacting and Learning Together). He has made lasting friendships, and many have cheered and supported him in the Homecoming Court and Mr. AHS. Most of the students know him as the kid who is ALWAYS smiling, giving hand hearts or doing a crazy dab. While in high school, Eli has had several amazing internship opportunities. You might think folding towels at a hotel, serving coffee or selling cookies is no Harvard but it is everything to the three of us. I have learned that staying in the moment and celebrating the little things is what matters most. As his mom, I get the gift of seeing each little thing. It slows me down. It humbles me. It reminds me what really matters in life. Ironic how perspective changes you. Autism has changed me. Belonging to someone who is different changed us and I wouldn’t change anything about that.

As I mentioned, Eli will be graduating with his friends in June and has applied for a year-long work skills program through VCU and Hanover County. We find out if he gets accepted into the program at the end of March. If not accepted, we will be looking for employment opportunities for him. Life with autism can be challenging and isolating some days because our path looks different. And then on some days it is also the biggest gift. And I think that sums up Eli perfectly. He is our biggest gift. And if you are lucky to know him, he is a gift to you too.

Please join us in donating and/or participating in the Autism Society Central VA 5K and Family Fun Day. All funds raised provide much needed support to families and individuals like Eli living with autism, and all the money stays in the greater Richmond area. I hope you will consider supporting Team bELIeve in one of the following ways:

Make an online donation to the ASCV (Jennifer Barnum- Team bELIeve) and/or join Team bELIeve on Saturday, May 18 at Crump Park: https://runsignup.com/Race/68858/Donate/3zpKrhRodynP2fwj

Love,

Jennifer & Nathan (Eli’s #1 bELIevers)

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$16,651 Raised By 180 Donors

$1,500 Donated By Marc Flickinger
$500 Donated By Diana Brown
$500 Donated By Nanette Barnum
$400 Donated By Ed & Kristi Atkins
$400 On Behalf Of Sandra Patridge
$300 On Behalf Of Jennifer Johnson
$300 Donated By Lynda Snyder
$250 Donated By Connor Eakle
$250 On Behalf Of John Drewry
$250 Donated By Julia Heaton
$250 Donated By Kathy Burcher
$250 Donated By Keith Baughan
$250 Donated By Kelly, Milly and Emme
$250 Donated By William Perkins
$200 Donated By Carol Bemis
$200 Donated By Danis & David Goins
$200 Donated By Deborah Carlton
$200 Donated By Elizabeth Sullivan
$200 Donated By Gordon Morris
$200 Donated By Murphy Reedy
$150 Donated By Brandy Palmer
$150 from Anonymous
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$150 Donated By Mackenzie Van Natta
$150 Donated By Nana and pap Flickinger
$100 Donated By Alison Loughran
$100 Donated By Andrew and Rebecca Rowe
$100 Donated By Ann Lambert
$100 Donated By Ann Warren
$100 Donated By Anna Aldridge
$100 Donated By Anne Dodson
$100 Donated By Ashley Huffman
$100 Donated By Autumn Harbour
$100 Donated By Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa
$100 Donated By Carla Schumacher
$100 Donated By Caroline Kirby
$100 Donated By Cathy Yeatts
$100 Donated By Chris Marett
$100 Donated By Danielle Custalow
$100 Donated By Darlene Blaum
$100 Donated By Deborah Totten
$100 Donated By Ellen Bradley
$100 Donated By Emily Loach
$100 Donated By Emily McKeever
$100 Donated By Erica Knight
$100 Donated By Gretchen Drees
$100 Donated By Hanover Community Support Services
$100 Donated By Hope Krutz
$100 Donated By Hunter Lambert
$100 Donated By James Rideout
$100 On Behalf Of Jean Allen
$100 Donated By Jeremy Johnson
$100 Donated By Jett & Sutton Ekman
$100 Donated By Joan Price
$100 On Behalf Of Joan Rice
$100 Donated By John Doane
$100 Donated By Judy Washburn
$100 Donated By Kelly Iles
$100 Donated By Lilian Chamberlain
$100 Donated By Lurene Kubincanek
$100 Donated By Mary Kusek
$100 Donated By Maryann Johnson
$100 Donated By Maureen Birken
$100 Donated By Meg Maurer
$100 Donated By Megan Atkinson
$100 Donated By Nancy Patridge
$100 Donated By Robin Gardner
$100 Donated By Ruth Stover
$100 Donated By Sarah Savedge
$100 Donated By Stacey Price
$100 Donated By Susan Chenault
$75 Donated By Christy Wilson
$75 On Behalf Of Donte Vescovi
$75 Donated By Jon Pigg
$75 Donated By Jonathan Fischer
$75 Donated By Sandra Upson
$70 Donated By Sarah Garwood
$51 Donated By Caitlin Sullivan
$50 Donated By Ami Williams
$50 Donated By Amy Kerns
$50 Donated By Angie Floyd
$50 Donated By Ashley Rosado
$50 Donated By Beverly C Brown
$50 Donated By Brenda Daughtrey
$50 Donated By Caitlin Moses
$50 Donated By Casey LaPrade
$50 Donated By Catherine Soucie
$50 Donated By Cecie Negron
$50 Donated By Cheryl Suits
$50 Donated By Cristina Morgan-Vanko
$50 Donated By Cullen Sullivan
$50 Donated By David Craymer
$50 Donated By David Pierandri
$50 Donated By Eleanor Lanigan
$50 Donated By Farley Allen
$50 Donated By Hannah Reedy
$50 Donated By Jamie Kanki
$50 Donated By Jessica Carty
$50 Donated By Jill Smith
$50 Donated By Joseph and Edna High
$50 Donated By Julia Sichol
$50 Donated By Julianne Peck
$50 Donated By Karen Thacker
$50 Donated By Katelyn Hazel
$50 Donated By katherine buhse
$50 Donated By Kathy Burcher
$50 Donated By Katie Noblet
$50 Donated By Katy Packett
$50 Donated By Keri Wertz
$50 Donated By Konor McGann
$50 Donated By Kristina Mickiewicz
$50 Donated By Kylie Sullivan
$50 Donated By Lyne Neathawk
$50 Donated By Lynsey Leib
$50 Donated By Maddie Stewart
$50 Donated By Maria Gorden
$50 Donated By Mark Partridge
$50 Donated By Matt Blum
$50 Donated By McKenna Cummings
$50 from Anonymous
$50 Donated By Paige Long
$50 Donated By Rebecca Hall
$50 Donated By Renita Like
$50 Donated By Rose Payne
$50 Donated By Sara Diep
$50 Donated By Scott Melton
$50 Donated By Stephanie Kim
$50 Donated By Sydney Jackson
$50 Donated By Tajuana Eddleton
$50 Donated By Team Tschantre
$50 Donated By Temple Glenn
$50 Donated By The Griffins
$50 Donated By The Salapka Family
$50 Donated By Tonya Sigl
$50 Donated By Vicki Williams
$40 Donated By Deano Deved
$40 Donated By Lucy Baughan
$40 Donated By Suits Nancy
$35 Donated By Gene Williams
$35 Donated By kimberly quann
$30 Donated By Alexa Brat
$30 Donated By Gail Francis
$25 Donated By Abby Mertes
$25 Donated By Bailey Liddell
$25 Donated By Beth Smizik
$25 Donated By Caroline Thomas
$25 Donated By Christy Ellis
$25 Donated By Courtney Jackson
$25 Donated By Danielle Geist
$25 Donated By Dawn Nickerson
$25 Donated By Ed Berenson
$25 Donated By Eleanor Nexsen
$25 Donated By Elizabeth Redford
$25 Donated By Jennie Mummert
$25 Donated By Jenny Drake
$25 Donated By JoAnna Parker
$25 Donated By Kathy Van Natta
$25 Donated By Larson Ashworth
$25 Donated By Lisa De Groot
$25 Donated By Marky g
$25 Donated By Mary Ann Renner
$25 Donated By Meghan Ondrish
$25 Donated By Molly Linder
$25 Donated By Nicholas Kent
$25 On Behalf Of Richard and Suzan Jeantheau
$25 Donated By Riley Surratt
$25 Donated By Summer Silverthorne
$25 Donated By Suzan Quesenberry
$25 Donated By Sydney Brodeur-Johnson
$25 Donated By Tara Savedge
$25 Donated By Teresa Karaffa
$25 Donated By Tracy Berry
$20 Donated By Heather Edwards
$20 Donated By Kayleigh Watson
$20 Donated By Victoria Longshore
$15 Donated By Megan Harvey
$10 Donated By Ella Payne
$10 Donated By Mary Holland
$5 Donated By Sidney Alexander
$5 Donated By Thomas Payne

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A Ann Lambert
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B Blake Crawford
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C Caroline Thomas
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C Cassie Rodriguez
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C Catherine Glenn
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C Chase Eakle
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C Chloe Lapolt
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C Claire Elliott
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C Connor Custalow
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C Connor Eakle
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C Cricket Clarke
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C Cristina Morgan-Vanko
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C Crystal Rodriguez
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D Danielle Geist
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D Darlene Blaum
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D Dean DeVed
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D Debra d'Evegnée
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E Eli Barnum
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E Elizabeth Redford
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E Elizabeth Sullivan
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E Ella Payne
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E Emily Elliott
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H Hunter Cunningham
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J Jack McDonald
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J Jake Taylor
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Jennifer Barnum
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J Jennifer Bradley
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J Jeremy Ray
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K Kerry Kriner
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M Monica Flickinger
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N Nancy Bade
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N Nathan Barnum
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R Reed Allen
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R Renita Like
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R Riley Burcher
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R Riley Surratt
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R Rose Payne
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R Ruthie Best
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S Savannah Liggan
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S Sidney Alexander
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S Stephanie Kim
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S Steve Lambert
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S Summer Silverthorne
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T Temple Glenn
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T Thomas Payne
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