Rany Thommen Moser, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, has been an active volunteer, professional advisor, or sponsor of the Autism Society of Texas (AST) for as long as she can remember and is currently serving as President of the AST board. “As both a professional that has served the Autism community for years and also as a board member now serving the organization, I have seen firsthand the tireless work that AST puts into helping families, “ she says. “The support groups, training, referral line, and advocacy work done by AST create meaningful change in the lives of Texans with Autism.”
Rany has run in the annual Austin Marathon four times to raise funds for AST’s programs. This year, Rany will be supporting AST by riding during the Texas Bike to the Beach event on October 26th. Despite the event name, organizers canceled the beach ride, and our riders are participating in their own communities! Rany will be cycling 36 miles at Terry Hershey Park in Houston to represent the 1 in 36 children with Autism. “I am not a professional rider,” Rany shares. “I have never completed a long ride on a bike aside from a few miles during travel adventures. This will be the longest ride I’ve ever done, but I am happy to do it for such an important cause!”
We are so grateful to Rany and all the 2024 Texas Bike to the Beach riders and donors. Their support means that more individuals with Autism will receive the information and connection to resources they need to thrive. As Rany says, “Riding for Bike to the Beach is such a fun way to support AST and bring awareness about ways the organization helps the Autism community and to educate people on ways to get involved.”
To show support for Rany and help her raise money that directly benefits individuals with Autism throughout Texas, visit https://biketothebeach.org/b2b-houston-ride/support/#rany.