An attorney in New York City, Moses spent many years fighting on behalf of families with special education needs. He was very sensitive to the challenges children with autism face. He understood the difficult hurdles that the parents and guardians have to overcome. That's why he wanted to donate to the Eagles Autism Challenge.

"The only thing I did wrong was watch that video before I walked into court," Moses said after seeing the O'Shea family's reaction. "It's hard not to get emotional watching that, and the family just looks like a great family. I'm just so happy to see that."

Michael is a second-grade student at Wallingford Elementary School. He said his first word, "dada," just before he was 2 years old. He initially spoke a number of words, but regressed and wasn't diagnosed with autism until he was 3. In addition to saying mommy, daddy, and his three sisters' names, Michael will also cheer, "Go Eagles!"

"He's a hard worker. It's funny that it's the Autism Challenge because it is a challenge, and every day is a challenge with him, but he works harder than anybody I know," Jared says. "He fights hard. He works hard, and he's overcoming this a lot and has made tons of strides. He gets better every day, so he never stops. He keeps grinding and we're proud of him."

"People say, 'Oh, they'll never be cured, they'll never do this.' He will do this," Michelle says. "He's changing every day. He's a different child. From last year in September, he's a different child. He's growing, he's flourishing, at one point he was completely non-verbal. He's saying words now. He's happy. He used to be so temperamental and angry and transitions were a challenge, but not anymore."

In addition to going to school full time, Michael does 12 hours of therapy each week. He plays in a basketball league on Saturdays and tennis on Sundays. Jared is looking into getting Michael in a football league.

There have been many victories for the O'Shea family, but there are still battles they fight on Michael's behalf. His therapy, as beneficial as it may be, is not covered by insurance. That's why they formed Team Michael Man for the Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18, 2019.

"Just to continue raising awareness, educating others, giving others the opportunity to learn more," Michelle says. "It's not a disease, you're not going to catch it. That's what we went into his class to teach his class about. I said if you touch him, you're not going to get autism. Every time you talk to him, you can say hi to him. He might not always say hi back to you, but it doesn't matter. He's still a second-grader. He's still your little boy that wants to have friends. He's always listening."