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Beach Family at the 2012 Walk for Autism Ruby volunteering at the 2007 Faces of Autism Telethon Ruby at the Sangertown Mall
spreading autism awareness in 2006

Ruby Beach

A Family’s Legacy of Love and Advocacy

At the heart of Kelberman’s mission are today is amazing,” Ruby reflects.
families who give of themselves not
only to support their own loved ones, Kelly Carinci, Chief Development

but to lift up an entire community. O cer at Kelberman, says it best:
“Kelberman and the Walk for Autism
Ruby and Ron Beach, for over 20 were really born from committed
years, have been woven into the very familiy members like Ruby. She
fabric of the Kelberman story. was the champion from so many
years ago and helps us continue
Their journey with Kelberman began our vision today. Her energy and
in 2005, when their son Patrick commitment laid the foundation for
was just three-years-old and newly what we’ve built, and she continues
diagnosed with autism. As Ruby to be a guiding light for our work.”
recalls, “He began the Promise
Program in January, and I began Whether it’s at a Walk, a family
volunteering for the Faces of Autism picnic, or simply sharing a story that

Telethon that April.” That moment Beach Family as a 2007 Faces of Autism helps another parent feel less alone,
marked the beginning of a bond that Telethon sponsor Ruby and her family have given so
would grow deeper each year. much to the autism community. We have watched
Patrick blossom into a compassionate, capable and
From answering phones at the Telethon, to sitting at a social young man. Ruby’s dedication reminds us that
mall booth to introduce Kelberman to the community, volunteers are the heart of our mission and the reason
Ruby was there. She and Ron became co-chairs for Kelberman continues to grow and thrive.
the Utica Walk for Autism for six years, and then began
volunteering at the Boonville Walk. Ruby has continued
to be a central force behind both Walks, helping to
organize, rally and inspire.
Patrick, now a young adult, is a testament to the impact
of early intervention and supportive programming.
He took part in Kelberman’s summer camp and
recreational programs that helped him build confidence

and independence. Today, he is thriving, holding an
associate degree in Culinary Management and working
part-time at Acacia Village in the kitchen. “Watching
Patrick mature into the wonderful young man he is Beach Family at the 2025 Boonville Walk for Autism