We’re running for… everyone and anyone who’s life has been touched by Autism and all the joy, challenge and complexities that brings!
We are running for autism to help create a world where no-one on the autism spectrum is left behind.
We will be running from Sunday 31st October - 7th November while raising much needed funds to support people on the autism spectrum.
An estimated 1 in every 70 people is on the spectrum. Along with their family members, this means autism is a part of daily life for over a million Australians.
People on the spectrum see, hear, feel and experience the world differently. For many, simply coping with the everyday can lead to confusion, anxiety and isolation.
By coming together and taking action, we can help provide opportunities for people on the autism spectrum to participate, engage and thrive in the world around them.
Help us make our run challenge count and show your support by donating today!
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Glenn Brown
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Myqm Pty Ltd
Run like the wind bullseye 🎯 So proud of you sis! Ziva is amazing in every way and so are you! Big love xx
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Sara Fitzgerald
Go Dayna! Such an inspiration and an amazing advocate for your daughter and other families. Xo
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Matthew Patafta
Thank you so much for spreading awareness and sharing your story. 🧡
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Kym Hart
It’s been fascinating reading your incredible journey and insightful posts about your experience. It’s a world I knew nothing about. I wish you all the very best for the run - just another thing to add to your schedule!
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Pj
Inspirational
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John And Patrice Simmons
We're loving your heartfelt writing.
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Sharon Zakharoff
Good luck David. Happy to donate to the run for Autism. Love Mum
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Kaylene Zakharoff
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Brooke Gaukroger
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Myconnection Pty Ltd
Ziva is an amazing girl and has grown so much with very supportive parents. All the best Dayna on your run for Ziva. Adrian, Isabelle, Jessica and Benjamin 🏃♀️
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Rachel Shipp
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Dani Champion
Thank you for raising awareness in such a beautiful way. Lots of love to you and the Brown family xx
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Tegan Broen
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Tamie
Dayna - you are a beautiful mother and an inspiration to me. God knew you would be the perfect mother for Ziva! God bless.
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Kat
I’m sure you’re a great runner but you are also an unbelievably talented writer. “Write for Autism!” Thank you for sharing your journey in such a powerful way! Keep fighting the good fight Super Mum!
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Wayne Myers
Great cause Jimmy. Hope you smash it!
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Ingrid Hatfield
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Anonymous
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Kim Davey
Thank you for sharing Ziva's story
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Vicky
So proud of you, now run!
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Kat Newman
💙 You are amazing! Loving reading your thoughts and insight.
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Erica Newman
So proud of you Dayna, Ziva is one in a million and we are very lucky to know you both and watch Ziva grow into an amazing young person. Your hard work and dedication is reflected in Ziva. Well done xx
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Sarah Toohey
Sharing Ziva and your family’s story is such a beautiful way to raise much needed awareness of Autism. Amazing work Dayna x
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Annie Wild
Love you and your Marky xx
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Tania Strutynski
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Lisa
Rooting for you beautiful ❤
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Colin & Tina Maree Brown
Well done Dayna 👏🏻🙂
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Hotchkis Family
❤️
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Meryn Weenink
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Rachel Dacey
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Lauren Lagana
❤️
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Bec & Pj
For incredible kids like your Z and my T who encourage us to see the world through different eyes, who challenge us, stretch us, bless us ❤️
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Gordon Thomas
Absolutely crushing the goal! Amazing cause, best of luck.
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Heather
Dayna, You are an amazing, inspiring mum! XOXOXO!!!
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Kristi Bartel
Amazing hun 💜 thank you for the awareness that you are raising
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Kelsey Reist
Well done for being so brave in sharing your (ongoing) journey, you write so beautifully and authentically I hope it’s as healing to you as it is helpful for others! I know it’s already helping me support families I work with her in the earlier stage of diagnosis. Lots of love to you and your beautiful family!
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Jay
Good job Bud! No run yesterday?
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Carole Kocmar
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Lyn
Awesome work Jimmy!!
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Jess Ruffy
Thanks for spreading awareness!! Go team Ziva!
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Selina
Here with you every step of the way xx
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Erin W
Ziva is the most amazing and awesome person; and a credit to such loving and courageous parents. You and Sage are raising such a beautiful girl, inside and out, she can achieve anything she puts her mind to. Can’t wait to see what else she achieves on her life journey xx
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Steph Bird
Gooooooo Heather!!! Well done x
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Matthew Power
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Ange Clark
Go Dayna! Your an inspiration! We love reading your posts, thank you for raising awareness xx
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John Ayton
Great work - thanks for raising awareness
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Keir Dickson
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Remy Lagana
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Teresa Scott
So proud of what you and Sage have accomplished. Ziva has turned out so well thanks to you both.
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The Ashton’s
Ziva is amazing, and Harvey and Tayla just adore her x
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Jenny Mcquiggin
Thank you for your vulnerable and heartfelt sharing which raises awareness for us all. Much love to you and your beautiful family. ❤️
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Rachel Norfor
(Finally got around to donating!) I think what you're doing is amazing. And thank you so much for sharing your journey - you're the absolute best mum for Ziva!
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Katie And Evan Ekin-smyth
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Rebecca And Steven Edwards
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Carla Troxell
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Ilze Du Randt
Great cause. Good job Jimmy
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Kara Hilly
💛💛💛
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Lisa Robilliard
♥️
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Anonymous
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Danielle Ferguson
You go girl! You are doing an amazing thing, thank you so much 🥰🤗 x
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Janelle Patten
Go you good thing. All the very best of luck and I am cheering you on. Ziva is an absolute treasure. Love your whole family. GOOD LUCK
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Amanda Zimmerman
Get it girl! Keep crushing it. So proud of you!
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Pauline
Well done my friend, proud of you!
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Rima
I’ve absolutely loved reading about Ziva💗🥰
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Stephanie, Vince & Josie T
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James Mcphail
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Jo D
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Katie Bogg
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Edwina Donlan
Amazing how you are speaking out, sharing your journey. Ziva is an awesome young lady continue to be proud of your beautiful girl.
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Anonymous
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Brittini M
Get it girl x
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Sham Sreedharan
Good luck Heather!!
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Siobhan Glyde
I have truly loved reading your story. I would never have known your family’s journey had you not been willing to share. And I probably would never have known so much about what families go through when on this journey. More people should be willing to share their experiences with autism or otherwise. You absolutely go girl!
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Ronnie
Good luck Dave
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Ronnie
Good luck Dayna xx
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Karen Lord
Go Dayna! You are amazing!
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Carmen Ulrick
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Alisdair Kerr
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Dayna Brown
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Lyn
Dayna I am so proud of you and Sage. This journey you are on has helped make you the couple you are today. Congratulations you have a wonderful family.
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Carmen Ulrick
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Heather-lee Seib
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Leisa Brassington
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Amelia Brown
Way to go you rock.
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Karlee
<3 ☆☆
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Mirjana
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Laurie Coleman
Your amazing. Enjoy the run.
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Tanya Bridges
Inspirational Dayna.
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Sandra
You are amazing Dayna. I have learn a lot from all your stories.
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Amy Stewart
Wish I could donate more. Thank you for sharing your story!
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Anonymous
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Deb Goggin
Great work Dayna! You are an amazing mum and I’m sure Ziva (and everyone) is so super proud of you ❤️
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Rebecca Turpie
You are a wonderful human <3
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Lawler Montana
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Wendy Urquhart
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Jaimi Pigram
Thank you so sharing your story and experiences. What a great cause!
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Patricia Brown
Wonderful Dayna, your stories are heart-warming.
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Jess Hewen
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Lisa Hill
You’re an amazing inspiring person and mother xoxo
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Lisa Hill
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Kelly Woods
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Melissa World
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Loren Love
Great work Dayna 🏃🏻♀️
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Caitlin Strain
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Aimee Lutze
Thank you for sharing your story! What an incredible girl Ziva is and what an insight I now have to the very innards of your family. What a journey, thank you for everything you taught me! Get it girl! :)
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Katherine Power
You are a super star! Beautifully honest xxx
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Annette Watson
I'm no runner but will be cheering you on Dayna. You are an incredible mother and an inspiration to all. Your little family are very lucky to have you as a mum.
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Amy Victoria Westcott
Yours and Ziva's story is so inspirational. The world should hear it to build an understanding of the beauty of autism. I've been reading the posts each day and have learnt a lot, smiled and gotten a bit emosh. All my love to you and the fam x
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Rhiannon Kocmar
This is for your beautiful little girl and her amazing mum
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Kyles
Dearest Dayn, you ROCK my friend!!! Thank you for doing this for all of those special kids out there, including ours….much love. Kyles xxx
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Jazzy B
Good luck honey. No doubt you will smash it! X
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Liz Fox
Well done x
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Daayna
💕❤️
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Anonymous
I wish I could give more. With all my love Peta 💋
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Teall
BIG LOVE from a fellow family on the journey xxx
Can't fully explain how proud I am of my sister and my super niece Ziva! Go Dayna!