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Michelle Beaton

First run done!

My run today was only made possible because I had a support worker who was able to stay with my 3 kids. Not all neurodivergent families have access to the support they need. This Run for Autism month long challenge is an opportunity for me to be grateful. 
I also want to make known some of my daily challenges I face. Fluctuating capacities is one of these. This means that some days and weeks I feel like I can take on the world and getting out for a run is easy. Other days and weeks, just the thought of leaving my house can overwhelm me and I avoid it at all costs. This means I’m anything but consistent, I fluctuate more often than I’d like to and this is difficult for me.
It was tough for me to get out this morning after 3 weeks resting my shin splints but thanks to this challenge and your support, I got out and I saw 3 beaches in my short 6km and the water looked perfect.

I’m trail running 140km this October for Autism. I need your help!

Research shows that Autistic people experience anxiety and depression at higher rates than the general population. Run for Autism asks people to run 70km in October for the 70% of Autistic people facing mental health challenges. 

I am challenging myself to double-up and trail run 140km this October. I am just one of many Autistic people facing mental health challenges and I know how running in nature supports my own mental health. 

I’m running towards a more inclusive and accessible world where my family and all Autistic Australians can have the opportunity and access, to thrive.

Assessments, specific education and therapies are expensive and beyond affordable for the average family. Assessments and diagnosis are necessary for access to government disability support. Your donation will be helping more Autistic people in Australia access such services.

You’ll also give me the motivation I need to log my kilometres as I go the 140km distance this October.

If you would like to learn more about supporting Autistic people with symptoms of anxiety and depression, please ask me.

Thank you!

My Running Activity

Distance Run

153 KM

My Target

140 KM

Please help me reach my goal to change lives.

Raised

$667

My Goal

$400

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$140

Mcculloch's

💪 🏃‍♀️ +1 for a more inclusive and accessible world.

$106

Robert & Georgina Beaton

You go girl

$90

Michelle Beaton

$70

Chigwidden Family

We are cheering you on !

$63

The Stratinator

$50

Karen Irons-mclean

Good luck Michelle. I look forward to following your journey and hopefully running a few kms with you. 💗

$41

Adrian Smith

$41

Aria Beaton

Thanks Mum

$38

Kel Sta

💪🏽You're getting this done.

$28

Cassandra Bolger

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