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Donna Richards is an author, motivational speaker, autism expert and spokesperson, Donna is also the CEO of Richards Advantage Housing, a 3 million dollar a year mobile home sales and transport company. She is the co-executive director of TAP, the autism perspective magazine and the #1 autism publication in the nation. A mother of five boys who has starred in a Tony Robbins Infomercial, Donna has been featured, quoted, or profiled in First for Women, Woman's World, Baby Talk, and Grands. Donna is the author of the wise and moving book, My Brother's Keeper which she co-authored with her son Jace, a book that explains autism through the eyes of a child and his family.
 

 

       
   

MEET DONNA

 
Hello.
 

My name is Donna Richards. I am the mother of five sons. My youngest is autistic.

 

Since it's difficult to describe ones own day-to-day life through ones own eyes, I asked Chris Johnson, a family friend, to describe how she views me and my family. Though her view may be biased (being such a close friend), I feel that it still provides a somewhat objective introduction to my family and me. (Thanks Chris.)

 
 

   
 

Here's Donna and Family

by Chris Johnson

 

"Able to leap tall piles of laundry with a single bound, Faster than a speeding suburban headed to daycare, It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no its Super-Mom Donna Richards!

 

When I was asked to write a few words to describe Donna, I was at a loss how to describe this woman in a novel shorter than Gone With The Wind. I am talking about a woman who teaches her kids to call the alarm clock an “opportunity clock”.

 

If you spend the night at the Richards’ house you will be awakened at 6:00 a.m. by several voices yelling “I'M BACK!!!!!” That is how the children at her house welcome the day! She is the mother of five sons ranging in age from 5-16 yrs old... and her youngest son Justin is autistic. She runs two businesses, is a wife, mother and friend to many.

 

Everybody I know is happy to see Donna walk in the door. She always has a smile and a big boost of energy for anyone who needs it. Her favorite expression is Step Up!!! If you make a mistake - Step Up and Say So. If there is no one that wants to do the job - Step Up and Take It. Right or Wrong just Step Up. Have some initiative, do something! Her sons also believe in this philosophy. From the biggest to the smallest there are no excuses on Team Richards.

 

Sunday at her house is family day. Everybody has a matching football jersey that says Richards on the back and the number is their birthday. Every Wednesday is Fancy Antsy Restaurant Night where each of the children gets to pick what they want to eat, cook it, set the table and serve it to their family. Italian night is hilarious... you should see those kids in white chefs hats with spaghetti every where.

 

I guess the thing I admire the most about Donna is in a world that is always too busy she makes time for other people. She volunteers a lot at Open Door Home, an orphanage in Rome, Ga. All the kids love to see her truck pull up because they know there is good stuff inside, (Candy at Halloween or baskets at Easter) they know they can count on Donna but what they do not know is she understands all too well their plight.

 

When Donna was born her mother left her at the hospital. After several stays at numerous places she was adopted. So it is her heart that speaks to these kids. She is a wonderful motivator and role model. Look out world because there is no telling where those Richards boys may go. With a camaraderie and family spirit only echoed by the Kennedy's, this mom will see her boys grow to men and accomplish many things. I am happy to be along for the ride."

 

 

 

 
 
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