My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

A little over a year ago my son Conor at the age of 26 was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, Its been a difficult year for him coming to terms with and accepting the impact on his life.

Through the help and support of family and organisations such as Autism NI (Northern Ireland) Conor has really started to turn his life around and is acheiving so much. In particular my brother Bap Kennedy, who is the patron off Autism NI, has provided Conor with an incredible amount of support and encouragement, enabling him to make positive changes in his life. I am so proud of my son and grateful of the support my brother Bap Kennedy has given.

I would therefore like to thank Bap  in more than just words by helping to raise funds for the organisation he really cares about. So at the beginning of the year I dusted of my 'runners' and hit the road to train for the Edinburgh Half Marathon taking place at the end of May.

Please support me on this journey by digging deep and donating anything you can...no amount is too little or big!

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My updates 3

Time confirmed so am delighted. Back on the road training now starting for Dublin full martahon in October this year. Thanks again everyone I have been overwhelmed by the support Hugs to you all Regs Marian

31/05/12 09:21

Wanted to come in under 2 hrs. Provisional results in say 1 hr 55 mins - thank you all for your donations, it really spurred me on. Jason Kennedy - if your reading this please email me your details.

27/05/12 14:29

2 weeks to go training going well thank you so much everyone xx

13/05/12 22:50

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 the charity supports a network of 30 branches and local support groups across NI providing free advice and information, a helpline service, support for parents and carers and a wide range of training courses throughout NI.

Donations 38

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Well done for completing the run for a very worthy cause and best of luck in the Dublin Marathon. Dave

Donation by Dave Harvey on 15/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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well done cuz , all the best for your training for next one . jason kennedy jayfk69@live.co.uk

Donation by jason kennedy on 14/06/12

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Best wishes from Lillian. A magnificent achievement. Amazed that your son was born on the same day as her grandson.

Donation by Susan on 31/05/12

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Well done Marian! Respectful finishing time!

Donation by Esref Ulas on 29/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done young lady...congratulations!

Donation by Mick Rothwell on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! A fantastic effort.

Donation by Ric Allen on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This is various donations from colleagues in Lateral.

Donation by Lateral Leeds on 29/05/12

£45.00

+ £11.25 Gift Aid

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To Mrs B, a fabulous effort!!!

Donation by Amber Lister on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for tomorrow Marian! It will be difficult in this heat but I know you will rise to the challenge!!!

Donation by Denise Forester on 26/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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If the going gets hard, just picture that LARGE vodka at the end!

Donation by Tina Bochonek on 25/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Training?. Done. Hard work and dedication? Check. Honoured to support the cause. Have a fabulous run. Enjoy the rewards ... Go, Marian!

Donation by Andrew Husak on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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HI Marian - hope this helps a good cause. XX

Donation by David McBride on 23/05/12

£50.00

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You can do this girl! Vision success............... Great cause and very best wishes for the day.

Donation by Graham Austin on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Marian.

Donation by Joanne Fisher on 22/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Marian, Watch out for brambles!

Donation by Stuart Parr on 21/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Marian! x

Donation by Gemma on 20/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Superwoman - go for it Marian!

Donation by Gill Stevens on 20/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck with your effort Marian We wish you the best!!!

Donation by Eleni Dimitropoulou on 20/05/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/05/12

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Looking good Marian! Are you running to Edinburgh to get a good warm-up? John x

Donation by John Barnett on 15/05/12

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Good luck with the run!

Donation by Martin Free on 15/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 13/05/12

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The 4am starts alone deserve a donation! All the best for the half marathon

Donation by Keith Greenaway on 13/05/12

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Super proud of you mum. See you at the finish line! x

Donation by Marian Kennedy on 13/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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looking good kid good luck see you soon for a few jars xo Antoinette

Donation by antoinette keenan on 13/05/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£583.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£583.00
  • Gift Aid£133.25

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