My Story

In my life I have come across many extraordinary individuals who have autism, both in my creative work and on a personal level.
After a two year long process my four year old son has finally been diagnosed with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder or simply put Autism)

It has been a very long, tough process with trying assessments, endless questions, conflicting emotions and pushing to get the right support. 
As a parent it's critical to have the right tools and resources to best support and understand your child. This is where organisations such as the National Autistic Society are such an enormous help. Offering courses, support and raising awareness for ASD, they are a lifeline for the roughly 700,000 adults and children living with autism in the UK alone. 

Autistic minds can be extraordinarily sensitive, creative and often complex and finding the right setting to get the best support is crucial, especially when dealing with developing minds such as my son's.

I am running the London Marathon on April 23 this year to raise funds for the National Autistic Society to raise awareness and support for the excellent work they do to help families and young children navigate this challenging condition.

Fitness and health are already huge passions of mine but this is the first time ever I'll be aiming to run a full marathon. Needless to say it will be a challenge both physically and mentally. 

Training since January, the process has been gruelling with 5am wake-up calls, running through freezing temperatures, wind and pouring rain. Keeping my son firmly in my mind through the entire process has given me the strength I needed to carry me though the worst moments. 
Since receiving his diagnosis a few weeks ago this process has helped me tremendously to channel all my thoughts to focus on making a positive difference. 

I am running this for Björn and for all the children and adults on the Spectrum 🌈 

I need to raise £2,200 to reach my target. Any donations large or small are greatly appreciated 💚🧡💜💛💚💙

All funds go directly to the National Autistic Society 

Nadia 🏃🏼‍♀️