Emily Berkelmans

I’m joining the movement to Run for Autism!

Why am I running 70km this October? I'm running for my incredible 8 year old son Atticus. Atti has autism, and is one of the most special people in the world. Every day Atti bravely faces social, mental, communication and sensory processing challenges. 

I am not a runner by any means, so this is a real challenge for me, but nothing compares to the difficulties Atti faces every day as he navigates a world that was not set up for him. 

I’m running towards a more inclusive world where Autistic Australians have the opportunity to thrive, like my Atti. 

Any support big or small means the world to me and Atti. 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®. 

You’ll also give me the motivation I need to log my kilometres as I go the distance throughout October. 

Thank you!!!! 

My Running Activity

Distance Run

91 KM

My Target

100 KM

Thank you for your brilliant donation

$132

Poppy, Pete, Theo And Walter

Legend! Love you ❤️

$107

Linda Boult

You are amazing. Love you.

$107

Santiago Berkelmans

Go for it Emily! Goodonya❤️

$67

Emily Berkelmans

$67

Georja Tulleners

$67

Simone Chirico

You’re incredible Em!!

$60

Peta S

$56

Chloe Downey

Proud of you girl! You got this!

$56

Chloe Bowles

You're a true gem Em!! May your acceptance of everyone inspire the rest of the world!!

$56

Sammi Stitt

Love this! So proud of you Burka!!!

$56

Marianne Tessmann

You’ve got this x

$56

Jade Seymour

Thanks for running for a more inclusive world for our little ones, they are brave smart kind and deserving. Susperstar ⭐️

$50

Katina Jones

$50

Emma O

Just keep running, just keep running (sung in the tune or “Just Keep Swimming” by Dory)

$50

Soojee

Go Em! Inspired by Atti, you and your fam!

$45

Tom Berkelmans

Go Em!!

$44

Naomi Danckert

Well done Em!

$43

Claire Fahey

Good luck Em x

$30

Janine Stablum

$24

Angela Saric

your Amazing Em!

$24

Emma T

$20

Belinda Golinski

You go girl!! Autism is a big challenge, but it's also an opportunity for great success. You got this!