Leanne Crawford

I am walking for autism because love makes you move.

This walk is for my incredible twin nephews — two of the bravest, most resilient souls I know. Every single day, they face challenges that most people will never fully see or understand. The world isn’t always designed for them, yet they show up in it with courage, determination, and hearts full of light.

I see the extra effort it takes for them to navigate spaces that can feel overwhelming. I see the strength it takes to communicate, to adapt, to “fit in” to a world that doesn’t always make room for differences. And I am endlessly proud of them — not just for the big milestones, but for the quiet victories that happen every day.

I’m walking to raise money so that families like ours have access to support, therapies, resources, and research that make a meaningful difference. I’m walking to raise awareness so that understanding grows louder than judgment, acceptance becomes the norm, and inclusion becomes automatic — not optional.

But most of all, I’m walking for them.

For their laughter.

For their uniqueness.

For their strength.

For their future.

They inspire me daily with their perseverance and their beautiful way of seeing the world. They have taught me patience, empathy, and a deeper kind of love. If they can face their challenges with such courage, the least I can do is take these steps in their honor.

Every step I take is a reminder that they are never walking alone. I am so proud of them — today, tomorrow, and always