Mama Bear Walks for Autism

Total 919,645 steps

My goal 20000 steps

Day 8

So sad that this walk is ending. It’s been great fun, getting outside. We’ve definitely been out more than we would have. We’ve managed to hit over 20,000 everyday which is great. 
Smashed our target so we increased it and then again once more. So that means we get the silver medal 🥈 and wristband with our certificate. The kids are very excited about this. They asked how much we need to get a gold medal 🥇 but that’s for people who hit over £500. Maybe next year ha 😜 
  Our page is open until 5pm 30th April so it’s not too late if you wanted to donate or share the page. I’m saying ‘we’ now because the kids have joined me, been so supportive. They’ve been checking on my steps (all the time) encouraging me to get out and let’s go to the park before bed. So it’s now our page. 
 Thank you from all five of us x x 250,000 + steps with love. 

Day 7

A great day hitting target and some with a day at the football. Two kids, one a mascot so having the best day meeting the players, having a kick about on the pitch, getting his shirt signed. Loving his football and trophy they gave him. A fab day, not so pleased with the score but you can’t have it all. The sun shone and gave the game blue skies. 
 More steps, more sponsors. We don’t want this walk to end. 

Day 6

Happy Easter 🐰 started the day of running around being the Easter bunny. Egg hunts, chocolate for breakfast and Turkey dinner. Managed to hit just over 20,000 steps. Least amount so far,  will have to get my walk back on tomorrow. Here’s to day 7! Almost there. Still getting sponsors 👏🏻 so very grateful to all x 

Day 5

Best day so far! Best weather, most steps and we’ve smashed target and had a text to say we’ve raised enough to get a certificate, wrist band and silver medal 🥈The kids will be buzzing. So grateful to all sponsors so far. 
It’s not too late to share or donate. Here’s to day 6 tomorrow. I’m sure plenty of steps for us all hunting for chocolate eggs. Here’s hoping the rain stays away another day. Happy Easter  
Day 5 ended on 35,699 steps 👏🏻

Day 4

Today was get out when the skies are blue, getting the steps in and trying to tidy the garden. So lucky i didn’t get wet, managed to dodge the showers/ hail stones. Happy Good Friday. Todays steps 27,500. 

Day 3

Well we’ve smashed today! 28,539 steps today. We woke up and got ready for the park with rain forcast again most of the day we decided to head out early. We had the whole park to our selves for over two hours. Before the rain came we headed home and had a few laps up and down on bikes. Leo is loving all of this and he’s even got a watch to track his own steps. He’d done 10,000 before mid day and he’d hit 20,000 before bed. He was buzzing. Love how we’re all in this together it’s a real team effort which is great. Looking forward to day 4 (half way there)  x 

Day 2

It’s rained a lot today so we just got out for some bike/ scooter riding and I could run up and down getting steps in. It was nowhere near enough so after dinner when the sunshine came out we went for a mega walk, saw the ducks & swans, walked over bridges, jumped over giant puddles trying not to get wet soggy feet, saw the sun set and they walked past bedtime. Little legs were getting tired, we actually counted and ten of my steps = 15 steps for them. Fair play to them helping me hit our target. They’re so excited with the steps going up & the pounds too. So close now to getting a medal 🏅 here’s to day 3 💪🏻

Day 1

Wow the kids have walked today!!  I hadn’t realised when I signed up back in January that this was during the School holidays. It’s a challenge in it self just getting three kids ready and out and getting them walking. I increased my steps from 10,000 to 20,000 so now I’m dragging them around and today we’ve walked, ran, played football, been in the park and yes they collapsed on the grass and lay down. All three were asleep fast tonight. We were lucky with the weather. I’m thinking tomorrow will be wellies & umbrellas but we’ll carry on. Thank you soooo much to our amazing sponsors. Today was 22,150 steps if that’s my amount who knows how many steps that was for them 💪🏻👏🏻 x 

Thank you to each & every one of you

Thank you all so much for coming to my page and reading. If you’re here you’re either sponsoring or sharing for me. I’m walking to give something back. Walk for Autism is very close to my heart. I’m learning every day and I’m sure I’ll continue to with my little ones. 
 Having a newly diagnosed child with ASD I can see how much support is needed. Applying for an EHCP, having ongoing speech & language therapy and the long OT waiting lists. 
 I just wanted to raise some much needed funds and awareness. Every donation even a pound from each friend would be amazing. Each contribution, large or small. Lights up a path towards a more inclusive world. 
Let’s celebrate diversity, embrace differences and support. 
 My kids are out walking with me. They make me so proud 🥰 they’re loving watching the steps go up and the pounds too 💪🏻 thank you from us all x x x rain or shine we’ll be out tomorrow to start of the walk ☔️



I’m walking to make my boy proud

I’m beyond proud of my baby. When the professionals tell you your two year old is non verbal Autistic never in your wildest dreams do you think they’ll stand up in a reception class assembly with 60 children on stage and say his line into the microphone. I’m beyond proud of his progress and now want to give something back. So much money is needed for therapies, educational support, specialist groups, out reach support, community hubs, respite, supported living, one stop shops and generally spreading awareness. 
 If all my friends just gave £1 we could make such a difference. Let’s spread some love & awareness x 

I'm walking for......

I’m raising funds for autism! Please sponsor me today! I’m taking part in the Walk for Autism challenge. I’ll be walking 20, 000 steps a day from 26 March to 2 April. Please sponsor me. Anything helps . Walk for Autism is a fundraising challenge run by Autism Initiatives Group. Autism Initiatives Group is working towards a world where every person on the autism spectrum has the support they need to thrive, every opportunity to fulfil their potential and a supportive, inclusive community to live in.

My Achievements

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First donation received

Raised £20 t-shirt is on its way

50% fundraising target

100% fundraising target

Challenge completed

First 10,000 steps completed

Thank you to my Sponsors

£52

Sharon & Thomas

Good luck Claire! 💚

£28.08

Catherine Kelly

£28.08

Helen Beard

Good luck Mama Bear😍

£22.88

Daniel

Well done !

£22.88

Jayne Cahill

Well done Claire. X

£22.88

Anne Steed

It's brilliant that your doing this Claire,. As always I'm very proud of You xxx

£20.80

David, Sarah And Ella

Great work Claire

£20.80

Shellie X X X

Well done Mama Bear 💚 We are all so proud of you!

£20.80

Auntie Breege

Best of luck Claire 💚

£20.80

Paul Boylan

Proud of you x

£20

Tom Duffy

Well done Claire 👏🏻

£20

Maureen Boylan

Good luck Claire :) Xx

£20

Anna, Andy And Tommy Cahill

Good luck Claire ~ You’e going to smash it 👏🏼 Xx

£15.60

Angie Stables

Well done Claire and little kids, you have all done a brilliant job are totally awesome and AMAZING, love you all so much love Aunty San, Angie, Jim and Samuel xxxxx

£12.48

Carlie Hassani

Go Clare!!!! We love you all, love Ahmet, Carlie, Isla, Neve and Rio xxx

£10.40

Laura & Dan Cahill

Well done and keep going Claire! X

£10.40

Ella Atkins

Good luck Claire!

£10.40

Collette Ryqn

£10

Dannii

Well done and good luck! X

£10

Anne O’donoghue

What an amazing challenge Claire!

£5.20

Emily, Colm, Violet & Baby Max

Super mama to a duper boy xxx

£5

Nicola Higham

Well done Claire 👏🏻