The S s n F mily
Our aligned mission and values:
At the Flutie Foundation, we are passionate about EQUALITY and INCLUSION in our community. It's our mission that each autistic person we work with is truly SEEN and connected with their community, so they may live life fully.
We are eager to partner on this event as we work towards our shared mission of creating equal opportunities for all.
Click below to check out our past mission-centric event at Gillette!
STARS of the Spectrum
EMCEE: JAMIE PIRO
An autism self-advocate from Mansfield, MA and a member of Spectrum of Sound. Jamie introduces guest speakers and keep the flow of program on track during run of show switches.
Meet Jamie
Sam Kanji
Autism self-advocate interactively shares his personal story about living with autism and building a safe relationship with law enforcement.
Watch Part of His Speech
MUSICAL EMCEE: STEFANO MICALI
A member of Spectrum of Sound and our new musical emcee for Flutie events Stefano provides musical intros on keyboard for speakers
See Stefano Perform
STARS of the Spectrum
SPECTRUM OF SOUND
Spectrum of Sound is our inclusive choir of autism self-advocates that performs at events all across the country. Their mashups are fan favorites.
Listen Here
TYLER LAGASSE
Flutie Fellow, motivational speaker, and author. Tyler shares his journey of finding a job at the PGA Tour Superstore in Natick, MA, becoming a gold medalist in golf at the Special Olympics USA Games, and more.
Watch Clip of Speech
C-QUIG
Autistic rapper from St Louis, MO, and Flutie Fellow C-Quig's original rap songs bring hype and energy to any type of event in an impactful way *Participation via Zoom or request travel pricing
Meet C-Quig
STARS of the Spectrum
JOHN MILLER
A tist ite inspi ational speake and
JEFFREY SNYDER
Jeffrey, an autism self-advocate, enjoys public speaking and panel engagements. Some of the topics he is passionate about are employment possibilities, independent living, and finding what you love.
Meet Jeffrey
about advocacy and has been using his advocacy to testify on Supportive Decision Making and Operation House Call
Meet Jonathan
STARS of the Spectrum
MIKE PALMER
Mike is an autism self-advocate who believes that everyone who has autism should be treated fairly and given the same opportunity to succeed as those who don’t have autism He is a prolific public speaker and marathoner
Meet Mike
DATTA BAPATLA
Datta is an autism self-advocate who has a passion for music and volunteering. He is a member of Spectrum of Sound and loves to sing and speak at Flutie events.
Meet Datta
PROJECTED BUDGET
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT COMPENSATING OUR SPEAKERS AND SINGERS FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT. WE WOULD LOVE TO PAY EACH INDIVIDUAL $100 FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE.