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My story

 
 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my sponsorship page for the Cardiff Half Marathon (my first one!) which I am taking part in on 18th October.   I am running for an amazing charity called Autism Concern who support and help people affected by all forms of autism gain independence and control of their lives. 

Their main objectives are to provide specialised services in information guidance and support, together with services to facilitate, empower and promote choice, and independence. Ultimately giving the autistic community the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling and inclusive lives.  

The reason that this charity is so special is that they have been a great support for my cousin Alex as well as his parents, Jacqui and John.  Alex, who has just turned 8, was diagnosed as autistic when he was 2 years old and amongst the support systems placed around him, Autism Concern really did make a massive difference.  

Autism Concern has actually gone through a very tough time and is in threat of its support and services being reduced due to a severe lack of funds.  In order to help them continue their hugely valuable and essential work I have decided to support them by running the Cardiff Half Marathon in October.  

This is my first half marathon so it will definitely be a challenge but I am looking forward to raising a lot of money to help such a vital support link like Autism Concern.     www.autismconcern.org  

Thank you very much for your help!
Emily x

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Very well done!!! I,m proud of you. Donation by lesley keene 23/10/09  

Sorry - late as always - very well done Em! Donation by clive and caroline 18/10/09  

good luck Donation by geoffrey 17/10/09  

Good luck Em, you'll do it in super fast time! x Donation by Sally Plant 13/10/09  

Good for you Em, we'll be thinking of you. Lots of love, Chris Donation by chris linton 12/10/09  

'Thank you Emily for running. Lots of hugs and xxxx' Love Alex xxxx Donation by Alex Lyman 12/10/09  

Good luck Em!!!!! So proud of you for even attempting this, so just do as much as you can and I'll be cheering and supporting you every step! Donation by Lucy Van Baars 11/10/09  

Run like the wind Em! You will be fine so long as you have your carbo-gel stash!! Love Mo xxx Donation by Rachel Mattimoe 09/10/09  

Good Luck Emily! xxx Donation by Sarah Corria 07/10/09  

Good Luck! Donation by Chris Whitcombe 06/10/09  

Good Luck, ill try to join you next year... Donation by Owen 05/10/09  

good luck :) Donation by iestyn 04/10/09  

Good luck Emily and all the best - Chris and Gaile Donation by Chris Griffiths 04/10/09  

Bear Em, Best of luck on 18th. will it be on tv? if so you'll have to wave a banner!! love, G'y & G'pa Donation by john broad 26/09/09  

Good luck Em! We know you'll be amazing and we'll be there to cheer you on! Love charls and chey xxx Donation by Charlotte Van Baars 22/09/09  

Donation by Jacqui Lyman 20/09/09  

Hi Em, all being well, we'll be there to cheer you on! Lots of love xxx Donation by Susan Van Baars 19/09/09  

GO GET THEM BABY! Donation by daniel van keogh 16/09/09  

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