Golf For All is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the Autism Community Impact Grant of $7,500 from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. The Autism Community Impact Grant is awarded through an application process and historically supports traditionally under-served, under-funded, culturally diverse communities reflected in the Flutie Foundation’s areas of impact.
“Golf For All is deeply committed to serving people with autism,” said Fred Corcoran, Executive Director of Golf For All.”This grant will go directly toward supporting and expanding our free golf clinics for people with autism that we hold six months of the year for nearly 100 golfers in Greater Boston. We are tremendously grateful to the Flutie Foundation for this generous contribution.”
“The Flutie Foundation Autism Community Impact Grant helps our partner agencies address a variety of significant needs in the autism community,” said Nick Savarese, Executive Director of The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. “Programs like these help people on the autism spectrum live life to the fullest and we are proud to support their efforts.”
Former NFL Quarterback, Doug Flutie, and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie, Jr. Flutie Foundation for Autism in 1998 after their son, Dougie, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Their experience of raising a son with autism inspired them to help others on the challenging journey. Over its history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $20 million to schools and organizations who provide clinical therapies, recreational programs, social skills training, and more for people with autism. The Flutie Foundation also provides education technology tools, adaptive camp scholarships, safety equipment, and direct family support through its partnerships and special initiatives.