For families navigating autism, holidays like Halloween can be stressful. Marie partnered with HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services to change that. By distributing ‘Blue Buckets’ a symbol for neurodiverse trick or treaters she helped create a safer, more understanding environment for non-verbal children.

As a mother of a child with autism, this cause is personal to Marie. She knows firsthand the importance of building a community where every child is accepted and celebrated just as they are.