Emily Van Keogh
Emily Van Keogh's Cardiff Half Marathon Page
Fundraising for Autism Concern
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
Just so that you are aware: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
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
Just so that you are aware: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.