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Back in May,  clearly under the influence of too much sun and sangria I decided that what I really needed to cool me down was a visit to Scotland. Therefore I agreed that on Sunday 4th October I would, with our old friend and neighbour Fiona, take part in the Baxters River Ness 10k Run, in Inverness, Scotland to raise money for The Autism Trust.

I know that we all get a lot of requests to give to charities and to sponsor friends and relatives for various worthy causes, but I would really appreciate you giving this one a moment of your time. Fiona´s younger son Gregor is autistic, and attending a school for children with autism. The school is excellent and he is doing very well.

However, like all parents of children with autism, their greatest concern is what will happen to Gregor once he leaves school at 19. He will always be autistic of course, and the sad fact is that today in the UK, only 6% of adults with autism even have a job. Most are condemned to a life of unemployment and living with their parent carers. This should not be the only inevitable option for children like Gregor.

The Autism Trust is a charity that aims to do something about it. Their goal is to build a network of centres for adults with autism, where they can learn skills, work in various occupations, and live in safe communities designed to enable them to lead productive and happy lives.

More details on The Autism Trust, and what they are trying to do, are on my fund-raising page on the Just Giving website, which you can go to by clicking here:

 http://www.justgiving.com/sally-pallas

Thanks and lots of love,

Sally xx

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Well done Sally.......X Donation by The Franks' 15/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on the fantastic time. All those hours spent running like a hamster in the gym were worthwhile! Donation by Jonathan Pallas 12/10/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

SORRY THIS IS A BIT LATE, HOPE THE WALK WENT WELL ANDY & LISA Donation by ANDREW PALLAS 06/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by nicola rolfe 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You're a star! watch out for the midges, mist and peat bogs but enjoy the deep fried mars bar. Donation by Annie Murray 03/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it Girl and can you drop my trainers back when you are done Donation by Richard Hayes 01/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck on the day...if you make it round in under 1:45hrs I will match all the other donations you get from everyone else Donation by Jonathan Pallas 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Sally...don't forget your raincoat ! Donation by Chris & Rachel Jones 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go girl! What a fantastic thing to do! Donation by Fabiola Williams 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day. We hope it goes well. Donation by David and Pippa 22/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthy effort for a great cause! Good luck and don't forget to take pictures! Donation by Rosanagh x 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Fiona and Phoebe 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you Sally! Donation by CATHERINE LAMBERT 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Sally! Are those really your trainers? Donation by Alison & Otto 21/09/09  

£20.00

I hope the inspirational scenery gets you moving. good luck. Donation by pamela Hodgson 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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