We're back for our second year at the Superhero 5K! We had such a blast last year and we felt so loved and supported through our fundraising. Thank you to everyone who was a part of our journey. We were able to raise over $4k for this amazing center that provides so many resources for thousands of families across the MA area!

This year, Joe is hoping to participate in the 5K and Stephanie has joined the 5K committee. We hope to make our kids proud in telling our story and spread awareness, empathy, strength and support opportunities around what is Autism and all the ways it weaves in and out of families. We are still in the beginning chapters of our own story and we have never taken for granted all of those who continue to support and love us through our challenges and victories. 

Team Moose was named after our beautiful son, Danny whom we've called Moose since he was months old. Mystical, holds his ground, will knock you over with his love and is the most wonderful presence in the room. He brings joy to everyone around him as he continues to grow and grow.

Please consider joining us in our cause, whether by support, donation or running/walking under Team Moose! Last year we had the great honor of running with moose hats. We promise we won't make you wear them, but we know you want to.

https://www.autismresourcecentral.org/5kreg/

Registrations, donations, and sponsorships received in support of this event help fuel the vision of Advocates Autism Resource Center: to be the center of the autism community in Central Massachusetts. The Center has held this important role for more than 25 years. Today, that vision is realized through engagement with more than 4,000 children, adults, and families every year seeking resources, skill-building opportunities, and an understanding community.

Your support is greatly appreciated, and your help in sharing the mission of the 2026 Autism Superhero 5K with your community is deeply valued.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

The Rafferty Family

GO TEAM MOOSE!