Luke Van Koutrik

Ziggy Blue

My motivation for joining the run for autism is my son Ziggy. Zig was diagnosed with ASD level 2 and GDD a few years ago. His diagnosis has helped with therapies and getting in touch with support.

Ziggy is a loving, sweet and the most beautiful little man whose smile lights up our lives every day. His giggle is the sweetest sound you'll ever hear! 

I’m running 70km this October for the 1 in 70 Australians on the autism spectrum.

Did you know that autism is estimated to affect over 350,000 Australians every day? For children, an early diagnosis is critical. It means more tailored support at home and school, so they can experience the joy of being a different brilliant.

Sadly, there are so many financially disadvantaged families who are currently on the waitlist for urgently needed autism assessments.

That’s why I’m taking on Run for autism. To help children access an early diagnosis, opening doors to specialised support services and giving them the best possible chance to shine!

Will you please support my run for autism by making a tax-deductible donation?

Any contribution, large or small, will help make a huge difference in the lives of families waiting on an autism diagnosis.

Thank you so much!

My Running Activity

Distance Run

266 KM

My Target

70 KM

Thank you for your brilliant donation

$1.06k

Raffles

This donation is on behalf of everybody that participated in the raffles at the spinnaker! Cannot thank everybody enough for their generosity and kindness! Blown away by the support thank you to everyone that was involved! Love Shaye & Luke

$515

Family

Luke & Shaye Summer & Ziggy uniting family and community in Autism Awareness 70km one day Run!! Hero Dad xxxx

$320

The Pacific Hotel

PATRONS FROM THE PACIFIC HOTEL - GOOD WORK LUKE & SHAYE, YEPPOON COMMUNITY IS PROUD OF YOU. THANK YOU FOR SPREADING AUTISM AWARENESS

$271

Alexander Blomfield

Hey bro, Was great working with ya and now seeing this f**king outstanding and committed to families is a great trate

$265

S G Engineering

Such a good bloke very inspiring best of luck for such a great cause

$256

Keppel Bay Sailing Club

$250

Aussie Gold Natural Spring Water

Best wishes Luke & Family.

$212

Anonymous

$131.44

Genstar Pty Ltd

Awesome work bro 🤙🏼

$131.44

Ninny

Love All the Way

$111

Patrons Of The Spinnaker, Krackers Bar & Grill And Club Emu Park

This donation is on behalf of patrons of The Spinnaker, Krackers Bar & Grill and Club Emu Park (Keppel Bay Sailing Club). Thank-you Shaye & Luke for sharing your story and spreading Autism awareness.

$106

Kelly Austin

Go Luke!!!!! We are cheering you on! We love you Zig! 💙

$106

Rach Ruk And Louie

Go Luke!

$106

Uncle Pippy

Congratulations Luke. An amazing effort for a very worthy cause!

$106

Mark Castano

Inspirational mate, our Autistic children are very special

$106

Jykai

Legend

$106

Phil Hutchison

$106

Jade Storch

$100

Angie & Phil Draheim

Top effort Luke VK. Super proud of you 👏

$100

Kyra Stagg

$74.20

Libbie W

Amazing Luke! Your dad is a superstar like you Ziggy!

$74.20

Myrrah Diamond

$70

Samara And Blake

Go Luke.. We are all backing you!

$58.30

Dan

Great work ❤️

$58.30

Bell Family

Amazing achievement

$58.30

Ari Kelhear

$58.30

Mel, Jono & Ellie Xx

$58.30

Margaret And Richard

Well done Luke

$58.30

Linka Wilson

$58.30

Hayley Doyle

Great work Draino!!! You are an inspiration to all families living with kids with ASD! We will forever be grateful for you xx

$58.30

Hayley Turnbull

Great job guys! I haven’t had the chance to meet Ziggy but he sounds like an awesome little dude!

$58.30

Ros And Stevo

Ziggy is blessed to have such loving parents xxx

$58.30

Darcey Beath

Good work mate

$58.30

Hodgo

Great effort Luke, and for a great cause not surprised though always thought you were a pretty good bloke who cared for much more than just yourself. Hope the run and fund raising goes well. Cheers Hodgo

$58.30

Jindee And Rich

$58.30

Eleanor Walter

$58.30

Maddison Brotchie

$58.30

Shay & Kyrem

<3

$58.30

Chantelle Fraser

Great work Luke! All the best for your run!

$58.30

Marilyn Edwards

Cheering you all The way!! You’re a hero and super dad 🏆

$58.30

Bill Strike

$55.12

Brian Donohoe

A great cause Luke, good to see you taking the initiative

$55.12

Hayden Weight

$55.12

Karl Phillipps-lewis

$55.12

Helen Sullivan

$55.12

Chris Mahon

What an awesome event, Luke. All the best to you, Shaye and your babies x

$55.12

Thomas Antcliff

Good work mate.

$55

Elizabeth & Elaine

Good on you Luke! We are friends of your Mum.

$55

Miriama Power

$55

Maureen Kelliher

Good luck Luke on your marathon. A wonderful thing your doing for Ziggy.

$55

Margo And Bill Collins

Go Luke! Good on you for being an involved Dad to

$55

Bron

Well done Luke you will make your son proud!

$53

Cluney

$53

Ratu Gutugutuwai

Good luck Luke, as you represent every parent, Uncle, Aunty, Grandparents, mother, father who have the most wonderful child in the world. Kids with autism are the most intelligent and forthright kids with unconditional love who give us joy and tears all rolled into one. As a proud Uncle of my beautiful nephew Hunter, I couldn't be prouder to support and love him as my own. You and Shaye are fantastic parents and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Ratu

$53

Kyle Spence

Get it

$53

Maddie And Jay Stafford

Such a good cause Best of luck The Staffords

$53

Ellen Therese Fell

Well done Luke.

$53

Emma Ingram

Amazing daddy you are Luke, you should be so proud!

$53

Ruby

$53

Catherine Hosie

Expect to see you running laps around Blackwater

$52

Lincoln

$50

Anonymous

$50

Shaun Slattery

Great work Luke!

$50

Sarah Kavanagh

Your a good dad Luke, little Ziggy is so loved xx

$42.40

Tahn & Des Alloway

$42.40

Megan Edwards

Such a great cause. Good luck in your run!☺️

$40.28

Chelsea Jae

Great work Luke!! Inspirational

$40

Kristyna

$37.10

Fritz Cane

$37.10

Spannerman

$37.10

Alex Harper

Atta boy. Left foot, right foot.

$37

Natasha Smith

This takes some serious strength and dedication! Go Luke!

$35

Fernando Della Pasqua

$35

Vks

$31.80

Brooke Roberts

$31.80

Emily Mclean

$31.80

J Gilbert

Go Luke!! You can do this. Thanks for supporting such a great cause.

$26.50

Jackie Morris

Good luck with your challenge!

$26.50

Who’s Cookin Yeppoon (fish & Chips)

Well done Luke - the team at who’s cookin fish & chips

$26.50

Shannon Lenton

$26.50

Mia Codner

$25

The Alley Yeppoon

Well done Luke - Yeppoon is proud of you

$22

Spencer’s

Thank you!

$21.20

Valda Keene

Well done. A friend of your mother.

$21.20

Shiho K

$21.20

Anonymous

$21.20

Love The Burts In Nz

Go Luke go! Such amazing parents!

$21.20

Rebekah Benn

$21.20

Mikayla Peckett

$21.20

Shaylyne O’donnell

From Shay at Nandos and her family thank you for supporting Austim ❤️

$21.20

Marty & Gail Van Koutrik

Proud of you

$21.20

Kath

Great effort,Luke!

$21.20

Rachelle Forse

Go Luke! Such an inspiration for a great cause.

$21.20

Michelle Ludwig

Great job Luke!

$21.20

Joel Kowald

My youngest boy was recently diagnosed and although we are fortunate enough to be able to get the support we need, I’m glad there are people helping others who can’t. Good on you mate!

$21.20

Siarni

$21.20

Dds Playtime

Thank you for doing this

$21.20

Madison

Amazing Luke! Ziggy has the best dad!

$21.20

Gemma Reeve

$21.20

Amanda Westerway

$21.20

Cristina G

🩵🩵

$21

Dylan Tuckett

Wish I could donate more. Good luck mate!

$20

Brittany Dickson

$20

Tayla Reid

$20

Sara Milligan

$20

Shaz

You’ll smash it!

$20

Baked On 44 Bakery

Amazing work Luke - you’re an inspiration. Ziggy is very lucky to have you as his dad!!!

$20

Jasmine Rigby

Best of luck Luke!!

$15.90

April Cant

🫶🏼

$15.90

Kelly

Amazing work Luke 👏 Ziggy is lucky to have parents fighting hard to change this world 🩵

$15.90

Anonymous

Inspirational mate!

$15.90

Matt Gilbert

Go you good things. Great work mate

$15

Alfie’s & Little Ellie Boutique

Great work Luke… Yeppoon is very proud of you. xoxo

$15

Tia

💚

$10.60

Allyson Dale

$10.60

Laura Lubans-bates

$5.30

Isabelle Durbridge

$5.30

Kylie Mullen

Fitstop Trivia clue

$5.30

Anonymous

$5.30

Anonymous

$5.30

Heidi Mullin

$5.30

Abbie Dicker

$5.30

Anonymous

Thank you

$5.30

Anonymous

Absolutely amazing work you are doing Luke.