Ron Funches Celebrates Autism Awareness Day With A Tribute To His Son Malcom ‘Who Continually Teaches Me So Much Every Day’

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Autism Awareness Day has a special place in Ron Funches’ heart. The comedian, 39, is celebrating his 18-year-old son Malcom on the annual holiday (April 2) intended to raise awareness for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. READ MORE: Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Demi Burnett Reveals Autism Diagnosis “Happy Autism Awareness Day!

Thank you to my son who brought autism awareness into my life, and continually teaches me so much every day,” Funches captioned the sweet Instagram post in honour of his son. “If you have the means, please donate to @nextforautism,” he continued. “Their organization is working towards transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism.” The “Trolls” star also shared the link to donate in his Instagram bio. READ MORE: Ron Funches Never Wrestled With The Idea Of Working On A Female-Led Set: ‘That’s What I Prefer To Be Around’ The 2003-founded organization, Next for Autism, works to “create and support exemplary, innovative programs that would improve the lives of individuals and families living with autism,” as stated on their official website.

In June 2020, Funches opened up about raising Malcolm while appearing on Conan O’Brien’s “Conan”. He discussed the importance of making sure his son is safe at all times, explaining that he hired a nanny for Malcom, “not because he’s not independent” but out of fear of “what could happen with misunderstandings with others, especially people like the police, people with power” since he is mixed race and has autism. READ MORE: *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone Talks Father’s Day Fun & The Challenges Of Raising A Daughter With Autism Last year, the actor celebrated two big milestones with his son.