Keith Duffy is fundraising for National Autistic Society

Keith Duffy's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Keith and Paul, photos by Sunday World

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Raising money for

National Autistic Society

Charity Registration No. 269425

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of over half a million people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.

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Keith Duffy

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Raised: 102%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £15,230.25

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My story

Hi everyone

As most of you know I have an nine year old daughter who has autism. Mia, our daughter, was first diagnosed when she was 18 months old – we were lucky to get such an early diagnosis and we were able to get her the support she needed. However, through my work with autism charities like Irish Autism Action, Special Provision for the Education of Autistic Children (SPEAC) and the National Autistic Society (NAS) I have been shocked at the number of people who have autism who have to struggle to get the help and support they really need.

Three and a half years after she was first diagnosed Mia came into the room and sang ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie to myself and my wife. It was the first time we had ever heard her voice and I will never forget that day as long as I shall live. She continues to bring us joy each and every day but I still worry about what the future holds as there is a long way to go before all people with autism will be able to live to their true potential in society and not face prejudice and a lack of services and support.

That’s why I am running the Flora London Marathon to raise money and awareness for The National Autistic Society and SPEAC. The work these two charities do is fantastic and I hope that you will dig deep and sponsor me. It will be a struggle but nothing compared to the daily struggles faced by the individuals and families that these two charities support every single day. I want to make the kind of difference to these people that the help and support we received did for our family. I would be honoured if you would help me.

For more information about the National Autistic Society plese visit www.autism.org.uk

For more information about SPEAC please visit www.speac-centre.org

Thank you

Keith

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I am donating 20% of all sponsorship raised to SPEAC and the rest will go to the National Autistic Society.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Autistic Society and SPEAC will get your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	My 10 year old son is Autistic and I am very proud of how he copes with society. Well done Keith for helping make Autism more positive. Donation by HELEN MACDONALD 11/07/09	£20.00
	Well done i work with autistic children teaching them piano it is so rewarding. I fund raise for KAT any ideas we stage a 12 hour musical thon every y Donation by janice cook 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congrats Keith, best of luck with all of the fundraising you are doing an amazing job ! Donation by Mary Gilbert 04/06/09	£30.00
	Well done Duster. very proud of you. See you soon, love BC xxx Donation by Rachel Wood 27/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Our youngest little boy is 3 and has been recently diagnosed with autism. He still cannot speak and your story about Mia really touched us. Donation by Vicky & Barry Kirtley 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Its brillliant that you're raising awareness of Autism and the lack of resources.my son was diagnosed at 15! Early diagnosis is vital for our kids. Donation by kath jolly 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As parents of a wonderful little man who is Autistic we are organising a summer ball fantastic! andrew.bareham@btinternet.com All ideas welcome! Donation by Sadie Bareham 15/05/09	£20.00
	My son has ASD,I relate so much to what you've faced, the work you are doing is fantastic, a voice like yours is just what our chidren need thank you Donation by Kris Walker 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by shwan mohiedin 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done,great effort Donation by Pat Morris 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	i really admire you kieth all the work you're doing is fantastic, im a single mum my son has special needs,you are a fantastic person. Donation by Sarah Davies 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great to read how Mia has progressed. Met you in Feurteventura '03 our son Ben is autistic, still loves to swim! We wish your family well - do email! Donation by Alison Page 10/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	i have a wonderful son with autism and really admire what you are doing! Donation by paul scholes 09/05/09	£4,200.00 + £1,184.62 Gift Aid
	I am a primary teacher in Scotland and have worked with a few children with autism. It's a great cause you ran for. Well done. Donation by Karyn George 08/05/09	£5.00
	We have an amazing 4 year old autistic girl. Reading about Mia was like reading about our little girl. Many thanks for awareness! Donation by D Bradford 07/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It's great to have you on the NAS team Keith, I was some way behind you on the day but well done to you and everyone else who ran for the NAS! Donation by Pam O'Connell 07/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Excellent choices of charities. Keep up the good work. Donation by Liz 06/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Brilliant run, well done! Donation by Stella 06/05/09	£10.00
	I have a 5 year old autistic son, and thank you very much for raising awareness. Well done Donation by Linda Leech 06/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Your unselfish efforts are much appreciated. Thank you Donation by YKF 05/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	as a mum of an amazing 4 year old autistic son i know exactly what your going through,we need people like you to raise money and awareness, well done Donation by caroline yavuz, highlands 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Read your article in the Daily Mail and wanted to support you, your family and anyone affected by Autism. Good luck with your appeal Donation by Cynthia 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keith, your experience, understanding, and response, are a great example. Thankyou. Donation by Barry 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and many thanks for this. Donation by Romana 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Your commitment to this cause and your family is inspiring. Well done and best of luck for the future. Donation by Lorna Finnegan 05/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I read your article in Daily Mail. Hope the marathon went well and you still reach your target! a very worthy cause! Best wishes to you & your family. Donation by Emma Harrison, Manchester 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I have two children with autism. Thank you for raising the profile of autism so positively. It is a big shame that it is not properly resourced. Donation by Carol 05/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	My son wasn't diagnosed until he was 14, high-functioning autistic. He missed out on much needed help and so did the family. Donation by Joanna, Kent 05/05/09	£5.00
	Thank you for bringing much need attetnion to the plight on children and their families coping with Autism. Donation by PatriciaKliman 05/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I read your article in Daily Mail, You and your wife are an inspiration to everyone out there.Good luck Donation by Maria, Germany 05/05/09	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£15,230.25
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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,086.41

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