For almost a month now, I've been training for the Disney World Half Marathon on Jan. 9. I've been receiving so much praise from my friends and family for my endurance to actually train and prepare for this. However, running 13 miles is extremely easy for me.

Before you start to label me as a "show-off," I'm actually talking about the emotional commitment to running this half marathon. You can bet your ass that running after a long exam or a crazy night out (sorry mom), is without a doubt grueling, but when you have a cause that is tattooed onto your heart, you push through all of the physical urges to quit.

Running through Disney World alongside my main man Goofy was definitely a small incentive to sign up for this race, but running on behalf of an organization like Autism Speaks prevails over all.

Autism has been inescapable through my life. My brother was diagnosed at the age of three and has come to terms with the downfalls of this disorder, while seeing the beauty people, like my brother Jay, possess. I have watched my brother struggle and overcome numerous obstacles that have left my family and I feeling helpless. His heartache and realization that he is different was devastating, but his drive and endurance to always do his absolute best has been awakening.

If my brother can endure all of life's challenges that we take for granted every day, then I can run these 13 miles. Every mile is a thank you to him, for he is my inspiration.

I hope I make you proud Jay because every single day, I am honored to be your sister