Rides FAR - for Autism Research

There’s still time to make a donation to the Autism Science Foundation using your donor advised fund. We’ve made it easy with our one-step DAF widget here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/donate/.

Remember the feeling of getting cheered across the finish line at Rides FAR? That's all thanks to the local cheer teams in each city who volunteered their time to cheer on our riders and walkers. Join us in thanking these amazing volunteers who made crossing the finish line an unforgettable experience!

Thank you, Nasdaq, for celebrating 10 years of Rides FAR on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square! We appreciate your support and are proud to have supporters like over the last 10 years.

Did you catch the kid's zone at each of our Rides FAR events this year? We had bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting, and so much more! We hope all our Rides FAR families enjoyed themselves at this year's kid's zone in Chicago, New York, and Toronto.

XTX Markets had a blast at Wall Street Rides FAR and hopes everyone will join them in continuing to fund autism research with the Autism Science Foundation. Donate today at https://charity.pledgeit.org/WallStreetRidesFAR.

Congratulations to DASH Financial Technologies' Jennifer Fagenson on earning this year’s Yellow Jersey award for going above and beyond year-round in the planning of Rides FAR! We are truly grateful for your support, Jennifer, and hope you wear this jersey proudly.

Team Cboe Global Markets had great days at Rides FAR in Chicago, Toronto AND New York! Your omnipresence at Rides FAR gives new meaning to the term, ‘Double Diamond Sponsor.'

The funds you raised at the four Rides FAR events have already been put to work; today Autism Science Foundation released funding for seven autism research grants. These grants will have a direct impact on early diagnosis and gene discovery, and will help develop new interventions for people with autism at home and in schools. Thank you for helping Autism Science Foundation make such a major impact on the lives of those with autism!

How has it already been one week since our Rides FAR events? We had an incredible time supporting the Autism Science Foundation, but don't forget, it's not too late to donate! Donations continue to be accepted at ridesfar.org so let's continue to fund autism research together!

Thank you to every virtual rider who participated in Rides FAR 2024! We had riders and walkers all across the world over the last couple of weeks - from Miami to London to Singapore and many others. We all joined together as one community to fund autism research and make a difference in the autism community. Thank you for doing your part!

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Thank you to new Bronze sponsor, Newton Crypto! Newton Crypto is a Canadian-built company working to innovate within the financial industry. They are proud to support the Autism Science Foundation on empowering individuals with autism to lead fulfilling lives with dignity. Thank you, Newton Crypto, for all your support!

Congratulations to Team BXS, the top fundraising sponsor team at Wall Street Rides FAR! We appreciate your support and were delighted to have you send off our riders and walkers in style!

Congratulations to Team T. Rowe Price, the top fundraising sponsor team at Baltimore Rides FAR! We appreciate your support and were delighted to have you send off our riders and walkers in style!

Congratulations to Team DASH Financial Technologies, the top fundraising sponsor team at Chicago Rides FAR! We appreciate your support and were delighted to have you send off our riders and walkers in style!

Thank you to every rider, walker, volunteer, and sponsor of Wall Street Rides FAR! We were thrilled to see you all show your support of the Autism Science Foundation and we are so grateful for the impact we made on autism research together. Together we’ve raised over $980,000. Can we break one million? There’s still time to donate!

Congratulations to Team T. Rowe Price, the top fundraising sponsor team at Baltimore Rides FAR last weekend! Join us this weekend in New York and Toronto and see which teams ring the opening bells in those cities.

Thank you to returning Gold sponsor, TD Securities! TD Securities shares industry insights with their client community, much like the Autism Science Foundation shares autism research with scientists, families, and individuals as part of the autism community. Thank you for your support, TD Securities!

Our final board member spotlight is David V. LaValle! Dave is Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto asset manager. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Alerian (since rebranded VettaFi). He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and a diverse background that spans the entire ETF landscape. Dave also previously served as the US Head of SPDR ETF Capital Markets and as a member of the senior leadership team at State Street Global Advisors. Prior to State Street, he led Nasdaq’s Exchange Traded Product Marketplace where he was responsible for all aspects of strategy and business development for Nasdaq’s ETP listing and trading businesses. Dave earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University. Thank you for all your support with Rides FAR, David!

Congratulations to Team DASH, the top fundraising sponsor team at Chicago Rides FAR last weekend! Join us this weekend in New York and Toronto and see which teams ring the opening bells in those cities.

Weekend 1 is in the books! $938,000 raised so far and still time to donate! Thank you to all of our riders and walkers who came out today and thank you to our sponsors who made it possible!

Huge thank you to T. Rowe Price for hosting the Baltimore barbecue to kick off two weekends of Rides FAR! Join us tomorrow in Chicago and Baltimore, and there’s still time to register for New York and Toronto next weekend!

Welcome to new Silver sponsor, StoneX Group Inc.! StoneX Group Inc. specializes in connecting clients to markets, just as the Autism Science Foundation connects people with autism and their families to innovative studies conducted by ASF-funded scientists. Thank you, StoneX Group Inc., for your support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome to Bronze sponsor, TP ICAP Group Services Limited! TP ICAP Group Services Limited connects their clients to relevant resources, much like Autism Science Foundation connects people with autism and their families to relevant studies and up to date information. We are happy to see our organizations align and are thrilled to see TP ICAP Group Services Limited this fall!

Our next board member profile features Chris Marino! Chris has extensive experience providing network connectivity services and leading innovation in the telecommunications sector for the financial services industry for over 40 years. Chris began his career as an individual contributor at MCI Communications. He then went on to lead the financial services verticals in multiple executive positions at TRT/FTC Communications, Con Edison/RCN Communications, IXNET/ Global Crossing, and TRM Solutions. In 2010, he founded Wall Street Networks, which he sold to GTT in 2014. In 2018, Chris founded his current and most successful company, Aquablue Network, where he is currently the Chief Executive Officer. Chris lives in New Jersey, where he is married with three children and a golden retriever. His passions include running, triathlons, and fishing. Thank you for all your help on this Ride, Chris!