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Tianna

Walk for Autism 2026

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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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Goal Progression

Steps walked so far:

1,397

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My Target:

80,000

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2% Complete

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My goal

£250

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My updates

Hi, I’m Tianna — and this is Bruce 🐾

Wednesday 25th Feb
Taking part in Walk for Autism feels very personal to me, but also really important. From 26th March to 2nd April, I’ll be walking 10,000 steps a day to raise awareness and funds for Autism Initiatives. Bruce will be joining me as chief step supervisor and my personal cheerleader — he’s a very special boy and loves the attention, so I’m sure he’ll take his role seriously! Wish us luck — we’ve got some steps to do 💙🐾

Turning my diagnosis into purpose

Wednesday 25th Feb
Hi everyone, 
Some of you may or may not know this about me, but I’m autistic. 

Up until now, only a small handful of people have known. I’ve been keeping it private for a long time. It feels vulnerable, and I haven’t always been sure how people would see me if they knew. But I’ve reached a point where I don’t want to feel afraid or ashamed of something that is simply part of who I am. 

So I’m making the decision to stop hiding and start speaking — not just for myself, but to help create more understanding and raise more awareness. Because the more we talk openly, the more we challenge stigma. And if sharing my story helps even one person feel less alone, then it’s worth it. 

I was diagnosed in February 2025 after growing up completely undiagnosed. For most of my childhood and teenage years, I just felt different. I felt weird. Like I didn’t quite fit anywhere. School was exhausting, friendships were confusing, and I constantly felt like I was missing some sort of social rulebook that everyone else seemed to have. 

For years, I was told it was anxiety and depression — and while I absolutely have struggled with my mental health, I now understand that autism was sitting underneath it all. 

Autism doesn’t look the same in every person, and that’s part of why so many people slip through the cracks. For a long time, I thought it was just me. That I wasn’t trying hard enough. That I was too sensitive. Too quiet. Too much. Or somehow not enough. 

Getting my diagnosis didn’t change who I am, but it completely changed how I understand myself. It gave context to years of struggling silently and made me realise how many people might be going through the same thing without knowing why. 

That’s why I’m taking part in Walk for Autism, a fundraising challenge run by Autism Initiatives Group. 

From 26th March to 2nd April, I’ll be walking 10,000 steps every single day to raise money for this fantastic charity. 

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. That vision really means something to me, because growing up I didn’t always feel supported or understood. 

Autism is talked about more now, but there is still so much misinformation about what it “should” look like. Many people still picture one narrow stereotype, and if you don’t fit that image, you’re often overlooked. In reality, autism exists across all genders, backgrounds and personalities. Some people are loud, some are quiet. Some need visible support, while others mask so well that no one realises how much they’re struggling. 

When we only recognise one version of autism, we miss so many others — and that delay in recognition can affect education, mental health, employment and self-worth for years. 

Only around 3 in 10 autistic adults are in employment, compared to around 8 in 10 non-disabled people. Autism affects around 1 in 100 people, yet many are still undiagnosed or diagnosed later in life. Autism also commonly co-exists with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression and epilepsy, which can make life even more complex. Research shows autistic people are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts and dying by suicide compared to the general population. 

These aren’t just statistics. They reflect real people who feel misunderstood, overlooked or unsupported. 

I’m walking for the generations before mine who were missed completely. For my generation who are only now being recognised. And for the next generation, who deserve earlier understanding, acceptance and support. 

If you’re able to sponsor me, any donation is greatly appreciated 😊 And if you can’t donate, sharing this page or simply taking the time to read this and learn a little more still means so much. 

Thank you for supporting me and supporting a cause that is deeply personal to me 😊 

Let’s help create a world where autistic people are seen, understood and supported — together 💙

Thank you to my donors

£21.84

Sacha Swinn

Proud of you my girl🩷

£21.84

Anonymous

so proud of you <3

£21.84

Millie Baker

Forever proud of you T, such a wonderful soul. Keep being you girl⭐️🫶🏼

£20

Tianna Taylor

£10

Heather Callaghan

So proud of you girl!! You and Bruce will smash it 💕💕

£2

Kenzie Barber

I’m so proud of you. It is so admirable how many challenges you have faced behind closed doors and how positive you remain despite this. The courage you have with speaking out about your experience is truly inspiring & what you wrote is beautiful. You have always been such a loving and caring person and I’m glad you are now able to identify qualities within yourself and honor them, you really do deserve to live a happy and fulfilled life. I wish I could donate more & I hope you reach your target. Sending my love, always, your branston booths buddy xxx