Claire M

I’m joining the movement to Run for Autism. But I need your help.

Why am I aiming for 100km this October?

Because I’m frustrated and saddened by recent public discourse and negative messaging on autism and neurodiversity. Because I don’t want autistic children/young people or their families to feel unwanted or unworthy in society.  Because 70% of Autistic people face mental health challenges. Because people with autism kick ass and have unique insights to offer. Because people with autism hold intrinsic worth and shouldn’t need to justify their existence (or the irrelevance of their Mother’s analgesia choices, fwiw) to anybody.

Because I don’t think I’ve ever managed 100km in one month and it feels like a hopefully realistic-for-me challenge. Hopefully I make it to November in one piece, sane and injury free!

Please donate now and show your support.  You’ll be helping provide early diagnosis, autism-specific education, and critical research into mental health issues experienced by Autistic people so they can access the support they need to realise their different brilliant®. 

Thank you!