I must be mad!
I can usually be seen teaching children at All Saints Primary, in Hesketh Bank, but on August 14th I will be leaving for the Himalayas and trekking 71 kilometres to raise money for The National Autistic Society. I've never even walked up Ben Nevis, but now I'll have to take on high altitude and 5 days of continuous trekking.
It will all be worthwhile if I succeed in raising £3,000 for The National Autistic Society. My five-year-old nephew, Peter, was diagnosed with autism two years ago and the charity has been a constant support ever since for my sister's family. When Peter was diagnosed with autism it was a very difficult and confusing time for my family. They didn't know much about the condition and had no idea what sort of help or support was available for Peter.
But they were put in touch with The National Autistic Society and they have been amazing. They helped my sister’s family talk to the local education authority about how best to help Peter and put them in touch with other parents with autistic children. They have always been there whenever they've needed advice or support. The National Autistic Society has done so much for my sister’s family, now it's time I did something for them.
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