UPCOMING EVENTS

thrive in the dark waters, there is a legend that Teggie – a prehistoric creature and Wales’ answer to the Loch Ness Monster – patrols the depths.

Fortunately Paul made it across the lake unscathed, though he reserved special thanks to his friend Billy Girvan for providing vital support during the swim. Billy rowed alongside Paul in the support boat, acting as spotter and photographer too! Paul said: “If it wasn’t for Billy, none of this would have been possible.” Pictured above (l-r) is Billy, Paul and Chloe Jones from Autism Together’s Fundraising team. Paul is now considering an even bigger challenge this summer. Watch this space…

If you’d like to undertake a fundraising challenge for us, contact Chloe for more details and help. Call 0151 482 3136 or email: fundraising@autismtogether.co.uk

WE had great fun and a celebrity endorsement during our Christmas charity bag-packing day at Tesco in Heswall.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our event, which took place a few days before Christmas.

Lots of people got in touch to volunteer to give up some of their time to help pack shopping bags for customers and raise money for Autism Together. Some of the people we support also joined in - like Liam, Steven and Jake from our River Park team (pictured top).

Even Olympic gold-medallist Sam Quek showed her support (photo above-right)!

In total we raised over £650. A fantastic festive effort from all concerned.

IN October we said thank you and congratulations to three runners who all completed the 2022 London Marathon, running on behalf of Autism Together.

Colin Robinson completed the marathon in just under five hours and said of the event: “Absolutely amazing experience! Crowd were unbelievable kept me going. Aching today though!”

Monika Treagust’s time was five hours, 45 minutes and she even met our other runner, Tyra, along the way! What are the chances?

Monika said: “The crowd was just amazing. Sonya has been amazing support… and the champagne at the end was just perfect!

"At mile 20 I meet with Tyra who works for you, it was just chance as she saw my top. Was rather nice to chat to her.”

Tyra Gordon, who works as one of our relief staff, managed to complete the marathon in six hours, 25 mins, with a minimum of training.

She said: “Thanks to anyone who donated, the money is going to an amazing charity that is close to me and my family and we couldn’t be more thankful.”

A fantastic achievement from all our runners.