My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Hi there, I am running the Connemara Marathon in 2012 and I have decided to raise funds for Autism NI, as our 4 year old son "Orry George" is Autistic. I feel it is important to promote awareness of this condition and to assist the charity continue with it's good work - helping those people who are touched by Autism.

For many people, Autism is just a word, and until you experience it for yourself, it is very difficult to explain.....

Basically, it is a lifelong disability which affects the social and communication centre of the brain. Autism affects the way an individual relates to people, situations and the immediate environment. There is no known cure, but there are many ways to help!

Through the assistance of Autism NI, many families and individuals have benefited, therfore it is vital that the work the charity does continues in the future.

For more information on Autism - www.autismni.org

PS. The Connemara Marathon is a tough event and I am running it with 2 friends from the Sperrin Harriers - Darren Crozier and Martin McGirr. Lets hope we cross the line in one piece!

I can understand in the current climate that no-one has much spare cash, therfore all donations, no matter how small, will be greatly received.

Finally I would like to thank you for your support for this worthy cause.

Gary

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My charity

Autism NI (PAPA)

Autism NI (PAPA)

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Autism NI (PAPA) is Northern Ireland’s main autism charity. Formed in 1989 by a group of concerned parents and professionals, the charity supports a network of 17 branches and local support groups across Northern Ireland. We provide free advice and information, a helpline and support for parents and carers, an Autism library and a wide range of training courses throughout Northern Ireland.

Donations 56

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Well done! Michael,Sinead,Katie,andThomas

Donation by Michael Creighton on 16/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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All the very best of luck, Gary!

Donation by Paul Shields on 05/04/12

£40.00

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Well done Gary - great time and a deserved PB.

Donation by Paul Bennett on 03/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All the best. It will be no problem to you!!

Donation by Sandra Mahood on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Take care of those legs, good luck.

Donation by Mairead Fox on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Big Guy!!!

Donation by Andrew Hassard on 30/03/12

Donation by Enda Loughran on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. If you r getting it tight I'll lend you my bike

Donation by Pearse Cullen on 29/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gary!

Donation by celine mcguckin on 29/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gary, congratulations on the money raised so far

Donation by Clare Devlin on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jonathan Lloyd on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A great cause Gary and the best of luck. You'll need a few jars after this

Donation by Jonathan Hunter on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gary, hope you raise loads for this really great cause. Think of the pints you can have after!

Donation by Ciara Meegan on 23/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by michael whitely on 23/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Gary good luck with the run!!

Donation by Claire McClelland on 21/03/12

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Have a good one, sub 3hrs!

Donation by Brendan Corr on 20/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck! Nishy & Elish McKenna

Donation by Elish McKenna on 19/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run Big lad run!

Donation by Andrew Maxwell on 16/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi ! Cookie don't forget the 20 mile training run with The Doc when your talking to the sheep in Connamara :) Good Luck Big Lad

Donation by PAUL MARTIN on 16/03/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Gary!

Donation by Claudia Jones on 12/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gary the very best of luck for the run and hope the fundraising is as successful as it deserves to be for this very worthwhile charity.

Donation by claire meehan on 08/03/12

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Hi Gary. Congratulations on hitting the target! Best of luck with the run. Talk soon.

Donation by Shane Keown on 08/03/12

£30.00

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Good Luck Gary, can I suggest that you run the last 6 miles first, get the hard ones out the way. Good cause, hope you double your target. John

Donation by John Speakman on 08/03/12

£25.00

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Goog luck Gary!

Donation by Michael McKenna on 07/03/12

£20.00

Donation by hilary foreman on 05/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,291.20
  • Offline donations£850.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,141.20
  • Gift Aid£246.55

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