Paparazzi...

Progress....

Fantastic news today from Autism Concern.  They're featuring my Kilimanjaro event on the front page of their website, and will be sending out 1500 flyer's to the registered members.

Then I get confirmation that there will be a feature in Parcelforce News in October, and finally the Snix magazine (Special Needs Index), which is a free magazine sent out across the Northants area for families with registered disabled children, have also confirmed that they will be featuring me in their October edition.  

Maybe now is the time to engage the services of a security expert...don't want snoopy paparazzi snappers chasing me down the street, ha ha.....

I was looking at some of my "Stats"?    God this computer thing is amazing, but apparently my blog has been looked at by 429 people now, including 60 in America, 12 in Canada 1 in Russia & 1 in Singapore?  

I'm not sure how they know these things, but with all these people looking at it, maybe now is a good time to remind you all just why I gave up chocolate, and Guinness and embarked on this event.  

Well most obviously, I'm trying to raise money www.justgiving.com/graham-kennedy1  Please share my link, and please support me towards my goal.  March is a long time away, but I need to have 80% of my target raised before January, so if you're thinking of donating, fantastic, but please don't put it off.....click the link.

• Autism is a lifelong disability which can have profound and sometimes devastating affects on individuals, and families.
• Over 40% of children with autism have been bullied at school.
• One in five children with autism has been excluded from school, many more than once.
• Nearly two-thirds of adults with autism in England do not have enough support to meet their needs.
• Only 15% of adults with autism in the UK are in full-time paid employment.
• Autism is much more common than many people think. There are over half a million people in the UK with autism.

Autism Concern are a local Northamptonshire charity, dedicated to supporting families, and individuals with Autism.  Autism is a 365days 24/7 condition, with many sufferers requiring full time support.  There are many associated conditions with Autism, such as Dyspraxia, Epilepsy, Fragile X Syndrome, or Severe learning difficulties.  Many people with autism struggle to integrate in a community which may appear alien to them. 

The support that charities like Autism Concern can provide for families, individuals, Schools, and Community workers is invaluable.  In addition they provide resources, and respite assistance, giving families an opportunity to take some time out as children are entertained by specialist helpers. 

phew....enough preaching....I'm under 13stone!!  Hooray, I've lost a stone now....

Don't forget, I'm climbing Ben Nevis on October 9th, so if you've nothing better to be doing, please come along.