Paige Hutcherson

Walk for Autism 2026

My Activity Tracking

My tracker shows my steps for the 8 days of the challenge from 26th March to 2nd April. My goal progression shows all my steps including any I have done outside of the challenge days.

My Target: 80000 Steps

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I'm walking 10,000 steps a day for Autism Initiatives

Walk for Autism is a fundraising challenge run by Autism Initiatives Group. Autism Initiatives Group is working towards a world where every autistic person has the support they need to thrive, every opportunity to fulfil their potential and a supportive, inclusive community to live in.

I'll be walking 10,000 steps a day from 26th March to 2nd April to raise money for this fantastic charity. Please sponsor me.

Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated 😊

My achievements

Added profile picture

Shared page

First donation received

Raised £20 t-shirt is on its way

50% fundraising target

100% fundraising target

Challenge completed

My updates

Why im walking for Autism

Friday 30th Jan


I’m walking for autism because autism is not something distant to me. It’s not a statistic, a headline, or a cause I learned about online. Autism lives in my family, my home, and my heart.

My biological daughter is currently going through the diagnostic process for autism. As a parent, that journey brings a mix of emotions—questions, fears, hope, and a deep desire to understand her world better so I can support her in the ways she deserves. Every appointment, every observation, every waiting period reminds me how important awareness, early intervention, and access to resources truly are.

My stepdaughter has already been diagnosed with autism. She teaches me every day about strength, resilience, and seeing the world through a different lens. Her diagnosis doesn’t define her limits—it highlights her uniqueness. Being part of her life has shown me how critical acceptance, patience, and advocacy are, not just in words, but in action.

I also have a godson/nephew who has autism and is nonverbal. He communicates in ways that don’t always involve words, but his presence speaks volumes. His journey has opened my eyes to the wide spectrum of autism and the importance of supporting individuals with varying needs and abilities. He reminds me that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and valued—whether they speak or not.

Beyond my immediate family, I’m surrounded by friends and extended family who are walking similar paths. Parents waiting for diagnoses. Loved ones learning how to support autistic children, teens, and adults. Stories of exhaustion, courage, frustration, and unconditional love. Autism touches more lives than many people realize, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

That’s why I’m choosing to walk. I’m taking on this challenge to raise money and funds that help provide resources, education, support services, and advocacy for autistic individuals and their families. I walk for the parents who need answers. For the children finding their voice in their own way. For the families who need community. For acceptance, understanding, and a future where differences are embraced—not misunderstood.

Every step I take is for them.
Every step is filled with purpose.
And every step is taken with love.