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Miles4Matty - 12 marathons in 2015/16 for Amaze
Story
At an early age, as Matthew barely made eye contact with anyone, struggled to communicate and make sense of the world around him, our interactions with him were, at times, confusing, frustrating, and heart breaking. None of us had had any experience with autism, or knew anyone that did. That is when we came across the organisation, Amaze(Autism Victoria). Amaze were able to help us understand what we were facing and what we could do to help. As our knowledge and understanding of autism grew, and we were made more aware of the resources and assistance available, so too did Matthews development continue to improve. Amaze were able to assist with education, finance, provide information on therapies, resources and support networks. In short, Amaze empowered our family with the knowledge and tools to best help Matthew and those around him confront, overcome, and even embrace, the associated challenges ahead. Families like ours would be at a loss without organisations like Amaze.
And that is my motivation for taking up this challenge. I will be running 12 marathons this year for those families affected by autism that feel like they're running a marathon every day. That is why I am supporting Amaze, and am calling on others to help support their local autism organisation. To help provide kids like Matthew with the tools they need to reach their full potential!
12th Apr - Canberra Marathon..... COMPLETED! Only 10 to go....
17th May - Great Ocean Road Marathon.... COMPLETED! Stunning course. That's 3!
21st Jun - Traralgon Marathon.... COMPLETED! Hobbled my way through with what was later found to be a knee sprain :S FOUR!
19th Jul - Sri Chinmoy Winter Running Festival Marathon, Melbourne.... COMPLETED! Body holding together.... thanks to tape : ) ...almost halfway!
30th Aug - Shepparton Marathon....COMPLETED! Thank you Matty for running the last 100m with me! Life memory :D ...Shep makes 6
18th Oct - Melbourne Marathon...COMPLETED! Finished with a lap of the MCG :) Amazing! That's 8...
8th Nov - Marysville Marathon... COMPLETED...JUST! The hardest thing I've ever done physically.... Those hills.... 9 down!
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Activity
Amaze
Amaze aims to create an inclusive society that offers every autistic person the opportunity to meaningfully participate and contribute. We do this by raising awareness and influencing positive change among educators, the government and the wider community. Formed in 1967 by a group of parents struggling to find resources to support their child; Amaze has grown to become the Peak body for autism in Victoria annually providing emotional support, credible information and practical tools to over 13,000 families and individuals on their autism journey from pre-diagnosis and beyond.