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RUNNING FOR AUTISM SPEAKS - IN HONOUR OF MY SISTER SUE!!

When I first heard about Autism, it was when my sister sat our family down and told us her youngest son Callum had been diagnosed with severe autistic spectrum disorder at the age of 15 months.  We were so baffled and shocked, as we had not come across this in our family history.  What did this mean?

Autism is a life long disorder, varying in severity and impact from individual to individual.  Those with Autism have difficulties communicating and forming relationships with others.  They also find it hard to perform 'normal' everyday tasks and make sense of the world around them.  In the UK, a child is diagnosed with Autism every 20 minutes of every working day.  It is a serious and growing challenge, around the world!!  It's true that Callum will never be able to integrate into society in a 'normal' way and will always remain dependant on his loved ones.

Running is certainly not a natural pastime of mine, and in fact I get a 'stitch' merely running to the end of my street!  So this is a personal challenge for me to do the 5K run in Hyde Park this September.  More importantly, I am doing it to raise money for Autism Speaks in honour of my sister Susan (37 years old) who sadly passed away last year having battled with cancer.  She had dedicated her short life to her family injecting such a glow of happiness and love.  When I see Callum, I see Sue's cheeky smile and spirit of energy.  That is the gift that she has given her son, and yet Callum will never understand where his mummy has gone!

To help raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks, we are taking a step closer to understanding and hopefully changing the lives of those affected by this disorder - in a positive way!!

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Go for it girl! Donation by Nikki Hamwee 19/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I've heard that you're going to win.... Donation by Emma Lawson 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Deepi, wish you all the best, those long Sekhon legs will not fail you. xxx Donation by Tarvi, Michelle, Ellis & Owen 18/08/08  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deepi..I hope you're fit. x Donation by Brian Worth 18/08/08  

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Sorry it's so late but the best of luck , if you can get on stage you can do this! Donation by Matt Hudson 18/08/08  

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Wishing you lots of luck Deepi x Donation by Harriet 15/08/08  

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Deepi, given with love, have no doubt you will succeed x Donation by Tracey Parks-Taylor 13/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for the day - enjoy the atmosphere and forget the blisters!! Donation by Beth Millard 12/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you Deeps!!! Hope you win...? Donation by Bella 12/08/08  

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Best of luck Deepi Donation by Peter Simon 12/08/08  

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Good luck & hope you raise lots. Donation by Helen Wilson 12/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run!! Donation by Elise,Philip and Gabriel 12/08/08  

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Good for you Deepi, and very best of luck! Donation by Mark Vandenberghe 11/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's a great cause - good luck Donation by Gail Ford Hills 11/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hang in there Donation by Derek Jackson 11/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deepi! will be thinking of you x Donation by Emily Pring 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, I hope it goes well!! Donation by Annie Clay 11/08/08  

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Good Luck Deepi we will all be cheering you on x Donation by Caroline Calligy 11/08/08  

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Good Luck Deepi x Donation by Ally Burke 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deepi, its a fantastic cause that affects so many families so I hope you raise more than your target! Good luck! Donation by Esther 11/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lots of luck x Donation by Catherine McGill 11/08/08  

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Well done to you, good luck xx Donation by Louise Worrell 11/08/08  

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Really moved by your story Deeps - well done and good luck. Ax Donation by Anna Achilleos 11/08/08  

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Good luck with the run, hope it all goes well. Love kx Donation by Kathleen Baillie 09/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deepi. Sue will be cheering you all the way to the finish line. Love you xxxx Donation by Harmel, Neelu, Pearl and Chenisha 28/07/08  

£100.00

Good luck! Thinking of you x Donation by Liz Simon Tom & Will 20/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Run, Deepi, run... Donation by Kathy and Randy Johnson 01/06/08  

£25.00

Good luck Deeps xxx Donation by Mel 06/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

can i see a photo of you at the finish line? Hope you enjoy it! Donation by adity 03/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go girl! would love to be there running with you. Donation by Su Lin 30/03/08  

£20.00
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