Evan Mansfield never expected to go far in life.
The humble Irishman was diagnosed with autism at a very young age, and he wasn’t fully verbal until 6 years old.
Thanks to years of therapy and unwavering support from his family and friends, Mansfield is finishing his MBA at Fairfield University in Connecticut and preparing to toe the start line at Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon for the first time.
“With a bit of hard work and dedication,” Mansfield, 23, told The Post, “anything is possible.”
As part of this journey, the affable Gen Zer is fundraising for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network , a nonprofit guided by the principle that discussions, policies and research concerning autism should be led by people with autism.
In that spirit, Mansfield is using his platform as a me

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