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+{{cquote|I have two children on the autism spectrum. I quickly realized the medical community does not have what my children need to survive and cope in this world. I began searching the internet, reading books and connecting with other parents willing to try anything to rescue thier children from this dreaded and pervasive disease. My time was spent caring for my kids which meant I couldn't pursue traditional education avenues for help. Wikipedia became my source of knowledge. I treaded the backs of many intellectual giants like stepping stones to cross a massive river. I now am considered on the other side. My children are recovered enough to be considered "normal" thanks to Wikipedia's community of help and knowledge that propelled me into life, health and happiness. 'Thank you's will never be enough. No dollar amount can repay the years that have been restored to me and my future generations.
+Some now call me Dr. Kolb jokingly and many doctors are intimidated by my knowledge and understanding of the brain, the body, neurology, psychology and how our environment as well as genetics affects our lives. I have learned more from Wikipedia than I did from college.}}
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 {{cquote|Wikipedia is a truly indispensable part of my life. It's practical uses are myriad and well documented -- but less discussed is its singular ability to easily, simply fulfill a deep and abiding intellectual curiosity. Wikipedia quenches a thirst for knowledge, and fundamentally contributes in a very real way to my quality of life. Through Wikipedia, I rediscover fascinations -- with math, with chemistry, with history, with anything -- that rekindle the joy of learning, the feeling of wonder, I experienced so often at a slightly younger age. That is it's magic, and why it is worthy of our support: Wikipedia inspires us all to be better educated about the world around us, to understand life in just a bit more detail. }}