I’m taking part in Walk for Autism 2022!
26th March to 2nd April
My Activity Tracking
108,497
steps
My target 80000 steps
Total 108,497 steps
I am taking on this challenge for Autism Initiatives, an amazing organisation who do so much to raise awareness and acceptance of autism. They also provide vital support for individuals like my son, and for families like ours.
My inspiration will of course be my two precious children. Our gorgeous, hilarious, bright, mischievous, perfect son, Joshua, who has recently received his autism diagnosis, amazes his Daddy and me every single day. He finds such joy and happiness in the simplest of things and has so much fun exploring the world in his own unique way. Isabelle, our beautiful, caring, feisty, funny, perfect daughter, is only 3 years old and is already such a superstar! She keeps everybody entertained with her singing, dancing and stories and has us laughing all the time! Without even realising it, she is Josh’s biggest supporter, and she makes us so immensely proud. Together, Josh and Izzy are like a little comedy duo! In all honesty, their relationship has taken time to develop. Josh has always found it a challenge to engage with other children, but over time (and largely thanks to Izzy’s determination and persistence!), their bond is certainly growing and they both get so much out of it!
On our autism adventure, some moments/situations/days are obviously more testing than others, but we wouldn’t change it for anything! Yes, there are meltdowns. Yes, there are rigid routines that we have to stick to. Yes, there are many times when the house is a mess from being turned upside down as we desperately search for a missing bath sponge, sauce sachet, hairbrush or whatever it is that we are collecting that week! However, the tough times are far outweighed by the infectious giggles, tight squeezes, milestones being hit (no matter how small!) and above all, by watching the bond between our children blossoming with every new day.
As a family, we may only just be starting our autism journey, but already we feel like as our awareness grows, our lives are becoming more enriched. We want to help raise awareness and acceptance of autism so that many others can experience this enrichment too. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us!
I will be challenging myself to complete 10,000 steps every day for 8 days. I’ll be getting my steps in by walking as much as possible with the children, and also on a couple of runs. I know lots of parents will understand how hard it can be to get time on their own and so I’ve recently taken up running to give myself the ‘me time’ that I need! It therefore seems like the perfect idea to make up my steps by challenging myself to add in some running throughout my 8 days too. I’m planning on marking the start of my steps with a 10k run on Day 1 and celebrating the end of my steps with a 10k run on Day 8.
I would be so grateful for any donations you are able to make - no donation is too small. Please help me to make every step count!
My Achievements
Added Profile Picture
Shared Fundraising Page
First Donation
Halfway to Fundraising Target
Fundraising Target Reached
Walked 10,000 Steps
Fundraising Legend
Raised £20
Reached Step Target
Walked 80,000 Steps
Thank you to my Sponsors
£65
Moo Music Moovers
£50
Mike Unsworth
£50
Sue Smith
Good luck x
£50
Anonymous
£50
Nicole Gainford
£50
Maureen Davied
Good luck my amazing daughter, raising awareness and helping to make the world a better place for people like our wonderful grandson 💙 xx
£31.20
Emma W
Go Catherine! You are amazing! Good luck Love the Winstanleys x
£28.08
Emma Mc
💙
£26
Karen Unsworth
Well done Catherine, this is such a good way to support the charity
£22.88
Stephen Jones
We are all very proud of our Joshua and his lovely parents and sister! X
£22.88
Uncle Dan And Auntie Megan
£22.88
Denise
Enjoy your running and walking x
£22.88
Veronica Riley
£22.88
Alex Davies
£22
Felicity Harrison
Good luck xxx
£20.80
Auntie Shell & Uncle Andy
£20.80
Annette
Catherine you go girl. Trish and me are sending all the love to you and your fab wee family. Xxxxx
£20.80
Gemma Rood
Good luck to our lovely neighbour 🌟
£20.80
Anne Morgan
So proud of you Catherine. You go girl. Love you and the kids loads. Auntie Anne xxx
£20.80
Claire Sunners
💙
£20
Katie & Jo Carine
Woo woo go on Catherine. You got this mama. Well done you xx
£20
Lynne And David Xx
Sending our love and support to you all Catherine. I’m going to join you in spirit and try to do the same. Lynne and David xx
£20
Jane Mcginnity
Lots of love to you all. Enjoy your walking x
£12.48
Jo
Go Catherine. What an amazing effort and inspiration 👏🏻
£12.48
Karen Pickett
Amazing Catherine and your beautiful family Well done xxx
£12.48
Tracey Ashcroft
Good luck xx
£12.48
Helen
You are all amazing!! Xxx
£12.48
Rachel Melton
£12.48
Emma Jones
Xxxx
£12.48
Maxine Gash
£12.48
Jane Wood
Well done on your walk, for such a well-worthy cause. 👍 xx
£12.48
Dawn Ryan
Glad to help such a lovely family. Now get walking Catherine 🤗
£12.48
Hannah Connolly
Lots of love 😘
£12.48
Eileen
Josh is lucky to have such a caring, supportive family. Go Catherine, you can do this!
£12.48
Stuart & Julie
£12.48
Debbie Bradbury
Such a lovely family . Good luck Catherine xxx
£12
Rebecca Parkinson
£12
Sally Mckay
You’re an inspiration Catherine! Good luck! Lots of love, Sally, Paul & Charlie xxx
£12
Shirley
Good luck Catherine on your Walk for Autism challenge. Much love from Tony and Shirley
£10.40
Jane Brown
Well done Catherine. Smashed it!
£10.40
Katie, Tom & Nathan
£10.40
Margaret Doran
£10.40
Steph & Clementine
£10.40
Debs Boswell
Josh is so lucky to have such wonderful and caring family. Catherine you are an inspiration, happy walking.
£10
Caron Bandell
£5.20
Anne Frost
Well done! Making a difference . . . Xx
£5.20
Daphne Barlow
£5.20
Lauren Brown
Good luck. From Lauren and Otis xx
£5.20
Rachael Fishwick-arnold
Well done! Supporting a wonderful cause, you've done everyone proud. Keep up the great work!
£5
Rebecca Nation
Go you!!! From Rebecca and Oliver x
£5
Elizabeth Marchant
£5
Laura Kinney
£5
Melanie Hunt
Good luck with your miles!!
