Scottish Autism Superstars
You can make a huge difference!
Here are our superstar supporters who have all made a fantastic effort to raise funds to help us continue reaching and supporting more autistic people and their loved ones in Scotland.
We would love you to share your photograph of you fundraising for us! To be featured on this page and on our social media channels, please send us your photo by emailing fundraising@scottishautism.org!
Hannah skilfully designed and created key rings to sell during Autism Awareness Month. 10 year old Hannah is autistic and has very kindly donated the proceeds to Scottish Autism. What a wonderful project Hannah, thank you!
Event: Designed and created key rings
Raised: £360
Hannah O’Leary
Michael put his excellent crafting skills to good use by creating these gorgeous charity bird boxes to kindly raise funds for our two vocational services he attends in Alloa, Makers Cafe and Art Opportunities. Outstanding Michael, well done!
Event: Made hand crafted wooden bird boxes
Raised: £300
Michael Martin
This clean shaven superstar generously raised funds when he bravely shaved his long beard off. Thank you to Barry and all who got involved by donating. It must have been fun to make that chop!
Event: Self-organised beard shave
Raised: £2,000
Barry Devine
Long-time supporter Alison Hood and friend Gillian Lyndsay, took on an Arctic Adventure together in Finland, to fundraise for Scottish Autism. What an incredible and memorable fundraising experience to have. These ladies are true superstars!
Event: Overseas trek in Finland
Raised: Over £4,600
Alison and Gillian
Stephen co-ordinated two friendly football matches, to raise funds for Scottish Autism. The Autism All Stars took on the Edinburgh and Lothian Police Select, with Oliver, Stephen’s 5 year old son as team mascot. It is hoped that this can become an annual event so watch this space - thank you very much Stephen!
Event: Organised two charity football matches at Falkirk Stadium
Raised: £3,240 over two events
Stephen Manson
Andy has taken part in numerous fundraising activities including hosting a Spiceboys show at Malones Irish Bar, Edinburgh and a gruelling five day cycle from Edinburgh to Shannon, Ireland. We couldn’t be more grateful Andy, thank you!
Event: Various self-organised activities including cycling challenges, a football competition and the Spiceboys show
Raised: £6,186 so far
Andy Moloney
Susan Rae, together with a couple of friends, put on their kilts and became 'Declan's Divas', to support Scottish Autism. The team were named in honour of Susan's autistic son, Declan. We hope you had a fantastic day ladies and thank you so much for your support!
Event: Dundee Kiltwalk
Raised: Over £300
Declan's Divas
Iain recently took on this obstacle challenge, to support Scottish Autism. This was a race that's not for the faint-hearted, especially when there's fire involved! Thank you so much Iain - you really are a true superstar.
Event: Spartan Race
Raised: £275
Iain McLeod
After 20 years, Pedal for Scotland held the last organised bike ride and Mariusz was brave enough to put himself through the paces that day! We hope you had a sponsored cycle to remember Mariusz.
Event: Pedal for Scotland
Raised: £350
Mariusz Jakubowski
This little lady braved a paraglide off the Hahnenkamm mountain in Austria to raise much-needed funds for Scottish Autism. Setting off at 1,700m above sea level, Rosie followed the route of the most famous downhill ski run in the world! What an amazing and unforgettable experience she must have had. Thank you for being such a superstar for us Rosie!
Event: Paraglide in Kitzbuhel, Austria
Raised: £1,867
Rosie McDonald
The wonderful Gary and Pauline Hurr generously asked their family and friends for donations to Scottish Autism instead of wedding presents. Thank you so much for this amazing support Gary and Pauline and we wish you all the best for your future together!
Event: Wedding donations in lieu of gifts
Raised: £1,185
Gary and Pauline Hurr
John chose to brave a hike up Scotland's highest mountain to in honour his grandson who is autistic and raise funds for us. John said, "The climb was extremely hard, I did it in seven hours up and down. Once down, I felt totally emotional, tired and sore but it was worth it." - We really appreciate the tremendous support John, thank you!
Event: Climbed Ben Nevis
Raised: £1,131
John Martin
Shaun completed a whopping 12 hour long ultra marathon in Kilmarnock and also won his event. Look at him still smiling at 5am in the morning - what a hero!
Event: K12 Ultra Marathon
Raised: £1,269.85
Shaun Dunbar
Isabella completed the gruelling 26.2 mile course to raise awareness and funds for autism. What a superstar you are Isabella, thank you!
Event: Edinburgh Marathon
Raised: £1,126.25
Isabella Heath
Kyle Lumley and family for braving a climb up Tinto, a 2,333 hill in South Lanarkshire. Phenomenal effort team Lumley!
Event: Self-organised climb up Tinto
Raised: £232.97
Team Lumley
Sergeant Major Robert Hamilton completed the gruelling 26.2 miles of The Great Stirling Run in 40lbs of army kit. The fantastic amount that Robert raised will be put towards fundraising appeals for our services in the local area. Well done Robert - what a hero!
Event: The Great Stirling Run
Raised: £2,554.69
