These were the simple words that guided former Canadian Football League Champion Doug Flutie and his wife Laurie when they founded the Doug Flutie, Jr Foundation for Autism 24 years later, the Flutie Foundation is proud to have stuck to these simple, core values In doing so, the Foundation has grown well-beyond Doug and Laurie’s initial plans, and become a deeply impactful, trusted partner in the autism community.
At its core, Flutie Foundation programs improve TODAY for people with autism across seven key dimensions we all need to live each day fully. The Foundation helps provide a path for education and/or employment; opportunities for physical and social activity; and the tools to be safe, supported, and informed
Now, as the Foundation enters its 25th Anniversary year, the prevalence of autism across North America is increasing significantly With this comes an increase in the diverse and significant challenges people and families face in living with autism over a lifetime. Thankfully, through partnerships with autism-serving agencies, donors, and partners like Irving Oil, the Flutie Foundation is uniquely poised to do its part to meet these ever-growing needs.
As we plan for the next 25 years, the Foundation will stick to its core values and programs, while also growing significantly in reach and impact At their core, our mission-centric growth programs all elevate the voices of autism self-advocates and provide tools for them and their families to live each day to the fullest Also, we are very excited about “STARS of The Spectrum”, our mission-centric 25th Anniversary Celebration at Fenway Park in Boston in July.
We hope that Irving Oil and/or the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation will continue to partner with us in a meaningful way in 2023, so we can continue to dramatically change the lives of people and families affected by autism together.
Sincerely,
Nick Savarese Executive DirectorP.S. I also have first-hand experience with the great philanthropic efforts of Irving Oil from my previous role was at Special Olympics. I spent plenty of days with police officers raising funds at various Irving stations (primarily the one in Amesbury, MA right off 495 and 95). Thanks for all you do!
Tohelppeopleandfamilies affectedbyautismlivelifeto thefullest
Tocreateaworldwherepeople withautismleadproductivelives wheretheyareincluded, respected,andactivelyengaged intheircommunities.
The Flutie Foundation was established in 1998 by former Canadian Football League quarterback Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, whose personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired their passion to help other families. Autism is a neurological disorder that impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills Autism prevalence figures are growing affects 1 in 44 children. It is the fastest-growing developmental disability in North America and can cost a family $60,000 a year on average
Thankstoourimpactfulpartners, likeIrvingOilandtheArthurL.Irving FamilyFoundation,weareuniquely positionedtotouchthelivesoftens ofthousandsofpeopleand familiesaffectedbyautism
Inadditiontoourcoreprograms, thefollowingstrategicinitiatives andeventsareourfocusintoour 25thAnniversaryyearandbeyond
StarsoftheSpectrum:25th AnniversaryConcertCelebrationat FenwayPark RunFlutie
STARSoftheSpectrumTalentAgency FlutieFunds
HolidaySpectacularBenefitConcert CorporatePartnershipActivations
Tocelebrateourexciting25thAnniversary year,wearehostingSTARSOFTHESPECTRUM: our25thAnniversaryConcertCelebrationat FENWAYPARKinJuly2023!
Allarewelcome!Wewillbesellingticketsat alow/comppricesoourentireFlutie Foundationfamilyofover1,000peoplecan comeandcelebrate!
Ourannualholidaylivestream broadcastgoeslivefrom multiplelocationsacrossNorth Americatobringtogetherthe autismcommunityforalive concertandvarietyshow
TheeveningishostedbyDoug andLaurieFlutiewithautism self-advocatesingers,hosts, artistsandmore!
Wealsohighlightourautism partnersinthecommunityand theirimpacttowardsour sharedmission
-Sarah Irving
"We really enjoyed being a part of the holiday event. Congratulations to you and your team!"
Weworkdirectlyinthecommunitiesthatourpartnersserve Thanks toourarmyofself-advocates,familiesandagencypartners,we activateinuniqueandfunwaysthatresultinhighexposureand impactforallofourpartners.
