Cara Becker ROAR for Autism Youth Fundraising Award

Funder: Karma for Cara Foundation in partnership with Kennedy Krieger Institute

Focus Areas: Autism awareness and research fundraising

Program Description

An annual award recognizing youth who demonstrate exceptional fundraising dedication for the ROAR for Autism event. The award is presented to the individual 18 or younger who raises the most funds for the event while embodying Cara's fundraising spirit and commitment to autism awareness.

ROAR for Autism is a family-friendly biking, walking, and running event that raises awareness and money for autism research.

Award Criteria

• Primary Criterion: Individual 18 or younger who raises the most funds for ROAR for Autism
• Secondary Criterion: Best encompasses Cara's fundraising spirit and dedication

Background

This award was created to honor Cara Becker's memory and her years of involvement with ROAR for Autism, where she worked securing raffle prizes and selling hundreds of tickets. Her mother, Jill Becker, co-chaired the event for many years.

Prize

Recognition includes:

• Gift certificates for local attractions
• Tickets to Baltimore area attractions
• Plaque displayed at Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Disorders lobby

First Recipient

Natalie Newman (2014) - Raised over $11,000 with her team "Natalie's Never Land"