Over the past 18 years, the Autism Speaks Celebrity Golf Challenge has become one of the most eagerly anticipated and widely respected charity golf tournaments in the country, raising over $1 million annually for Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.