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Thank You Wonderful Walkers!
What a FABULOUS walking challenge Walk for Autism has been!
We are overwhelmed by the commitment and dedication of all the wonderful walkers and we cannot thank you enough!
We have absolutely loved following your Walk for Autism journeys and we have absolutely loved seeing you all wearing your T shirts with pride. Here are just some of the hundreds of T shirt selfies shared in the Facebook Group ❤️
What is Walk for Autism?
Walk for Autism is an exciting fundraising challenge to walk 10,000 steps a day for 8 days from 26th March to 2nd April.
The 2nd of April is also World Autism Acceptance Day so it's the perfect time to raise funds and all celebrate together!
Raise Money &
Earn Rewards
Sponsor
Raise money, earn rewards, and make a difference! From T-shirts and medals to exclusive wristbands and the title of Fundraising Legend, every milestone celebrates your support for autistic people and their families.
Raise £50
You will receive a wooden medal and a paper certificate delivered by post.
Raise £125
You will receive a bronze medal, a paper certificate, and a green wristband.
Raise £250
You will receive a silver medal, a paper certificate, and a green wristband.
Raise £500
You will receive a gold medal, a paper certificate, and a special yellow legend wristband.
Rewards will be allocated at the end of the fundraising event, and you will receive the rewards of the tier you achieved within that time after the event.
Walk for Autism in 3 easy steps!
Getting involved is simple! Just register, set up your fundraising page, and start raising money. Share your story, inspire others.
Once you raise £20, your free Walk for Autism T-shirt will be sent to you.
1. Sign up
Click on register now and join thousands of likeminded people who are just like you and want to make a difference.
2. Create your page
Your online fundraising page is your stage! Upload a photo and tell your story. It may be funny, it may be emotional, but it has to be real. Why are you taking part? Who are you walking for?
3. Raise funds
Make the first donation to your page. It's the single most important thing you can do to show how committed you are and your friends will soon follow. Remember, when your fundraising page hits £20 your Walk for Autism T-Shirt will be on its way.
Go solo
Take on Walk for Autism as your personal challenge. Set a step target that pushes you, whether it’s 10,000 a day or more, and walk at your own pace, in your own time, to help increase autism acceptance and understanding.
10,000 steps a day
Walk at work
Get your colleagues moving and join Walk for Autism! Boost wellbeing, reduce stress, and create a more connected workplace while raising vital funds. As a virtual challenge, everyone can take part, no matter their location.
10,000 steps a day
Create a team
Create a team, choose a fun name, and invite friends, family,
or colleagues to join you.
Each member has their own fundraising page, with totals adding up on your team page.
10,000 steps a day
Or walk your own way by setting your own steps goal.
What challenge will you take?
Choose a challenge that suits you, walk every day for 8 days (80,000 steps), 16 days (160,000 steps), or go big with a full month (300,000 steps). Whatever you choose, each step helps increase autism acceptance and understanding.
Every day for 8 days
Walk your way towards an autism-friendly world. Challenge yourself to take a total of 80,000 steps to support Autism Initiatives and their work creating inclusive, autism-friendly communities.
80,000 steps
Every day for 16 days
Double your challenge and walk 160,000 steps so autistic people don’t walk alone. Your steps could help improve access to early diagnosis, ensuring autistic people grow up with support and understanding.
160,000 steps
Every day For A Month
Step it up with an incredible 300,000 steps in a month! Your challenge will help fund vital projects that provide support and create opportunities for autistic people.
300,000 steps
Or create your own challenge and fundraise your way
Walk for Autism Champions
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Walk for Autism, and we’re celebrating the wonderful walkers and fundraisers who have gone the extra mile over the past decade!
Our Walk for Autism Champions are stars: cheering on walkers in our Facebook group, dreaming up fun and imaginative fundraising ideas, and generously sharing their photos and stories to inspire other walkers. Their positivity helps us spread the word in print and on social media. Let’s hear it for our champions!
Joe Snowdon is an awesome WALK FOR AUTISM CHAMPION!
Since Walk for Autism began in 2018, Joe Snowdon has joined in every single year—what a superstar! A lively member of the Facebook group, he cheers on fellow walkers, shares videos about his autism story, and inspires people in his community to get involved. He has even stepped out with Team MBC! Joe’s passion for autism acceptance and understanding, plus his fantastic fundraising, makes him an AMAZING Walk for Autism Champion. Hooray for Joe!
Yvonne Senior is a fantastic WALK FOR AUTISM CHAMPION!
For three brilliant years, Yvonne took on an epic stretch challenge, walking every day from January to April! Wearing her Walk for Autism T-shirt, she sparked conversations across her community, rallied local businesses—including her chippy—and organised raffles and games. Inspired by her autistic son, her unstoppable passion boosted autism acceptance and raised a fabulous £7,650. What a champion—three cheers for Yvonne, absolutely amazing!
Walk for Autism Champions
Matthew Lokier is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Since 2021, Matthew has gone above and beyond, walking throughout March instead of just eight days and earning Fundraising Legend status multiple times! His mum, Anwen, brings brilliant energy too, cheering walkers in the Facebook group, securing business sponsorship, and helping share Matthew’s story in the press. It even starred in our 2024 leaflet! Hip hip, hooray for this unstoppable champion! What an absolutely fantastic achievement!
Amanda Harris is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Nearly every year, Amanda has smashed the step challenge and raised fantastic funds! She cheers on fellow walkers in the Facebook group, steps out in fabulous fancy dress, and brings brilliant imagination to her fundraising. Passionate about autism acceptance and understanding, Amanda inspires everyone around her. Her joyful ‘heart hand’ photo even shone on the front of the 2019 Walk for Autism fundraising leaflet—what a star!
Holly Pinder is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Two years running, Holly has earned Fundraising Legend status—what a superstar! She has tackled walks in fancy dress, shared photos with the Facebook group, and brought sparkle to fundraising with raffles, cake sales and car boot sales. Holly’s fundraising pages burst with passion for autism acceptance and understanding, inspiring others to join the fun. Hip hip hooray for Holly, an AMAZING Walk for Autism Champion!
Kler Dumbell is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Since 2024, Kler has completed the step challenge and raised funds every year. She has organised sponsored walks around the school where she works, turning Walk for Autism week into a joyful celebration of inclusion, autism acceptance and understanding. In 2025, a brilliant photo of Kler and her colleagues featured on our website homepage. Her energy, creativity and commitment make Kler a superstar—what an achievement!
Pearl Ross is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Pearl is a wonderful walker and fundraiser who raised almost £4,000 in one fantastic year! Inspired by her granddaughter, she stepped out with determination, spreading autism acceptance and understanding while raising vital funds. Her lovely family photo even shone on the front cover of our 2024 welcome pack leaflet. What a superstar! Pearl’s energy and kindness make every step sparkle and inspire us all to celebrate!
Shay Collis is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
For five fantastic years, Shay has taken on Walk for Autism, stepping out for his two autistic sons, who mean the world to him. A wonderful walker and awesome fundraiser, he shares photos and updates in the Facebook Community Group while cheering on fellow walkers. Shay’s enthusiasm, kindness and dedication make every step sparkle. What a brilliant achievement—and what an AMAZING Walk for Autism Champion!
Penny Wright is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Penny and her family brought prehistoric fun to their local park, completing their walk in dinosaur suits! They shared her story in two local newspapers, rallied support from the local pub, and tackled an Inflatable 5K in her Walk for Autism T-shirt. By posting online and cheering others in the Facebook group, Penny boosted autism acceptance and understanding. Her story featured in the 2025 leaflet—what a superstar!
Simon Overend is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
Simon has taken on Walk for Autism for 7 consecutive years. Simon is a regular contributor to the Walk for Autism community Facebook group, posting about his walks and also encouraging others. Simon’s Walk for Autism story was also featured in 2025 Welcome Pack leaflet! Simon is an AMAZING Walk for Autism Champion!
Vanessa Pizzey is an amazing Walk for Autism Champion!
For four years, Vanessa stepped up for Walk for Autism in honour of her autistic son—what a star! She cheered on walkers in the Facebook group, organised fundraising events and lifted spirits during lockdown with live videos from her walks. Vanessa also appeared on local radio several times, spreading the word, boosting autism acceptance and encouraging understanding. Vanessa truly is an AMAZING Walk for Autism Champion!
Leaderboards
Check out our leaderboards to see the top fundraisers and teams making an incredible impact. Celebrate your achievements, spark some friendly competition, and get inspired to climb even higher!
