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!
This wonderful team supported Scottish Autism by running in the Glasgow based event and raising funds to help improve the life’s of autistic people.
Events - AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
Raised - over £1,500
Hillpark Secondary School
Richard ran for Scottish Autism to raise awareness and vital funds to develop support services for autistic people and their families.
Event - Men’s 10K in Edinburgh
Raised - £404
Richard Clark
Stuart braved a skydiving challenge and said “It was out of this world. I loved it. I’d do it again in a heart beat.”
Event – Skydive For Autism
Raised - £2,500
Stuart McKay
Sarah and her 10 year old son Logan supported Scottish Autism with a climb up the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis. What an incredible effort!
Event – Self-organised Hike
Raised - £1,070
Sarah and Logan
Together with their father Steve, brothers Jack and Jamie ran one of the scenic Lakeland Trails in aid of Scottish Autism. This amazing support will help to develop vital support services for autistic people and their families. Thank you!
Event: Coniston Half Marathon
Raised: £480
Brown Family
This incredible superstar was seen 'Doing a hairy' by completing four running events in the festival. This included a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, all within 8 hours and 28 minutes. Incredible stamina Ally, thank you!
Event: Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Raised: £480
Alastair Proven
Thank you very much to superstar Derek, who braved a skydive to raise vital funds for Scottish Autism. What an experience that will be to remember!
Event: Strathallan Skydive
Raised: £1,180
Derek McNab
A wonderful staff team from a Clackmannanshire based service took on a 140ft bungee jump. The funds raised will help to renovate a summer house, to create a sensory room for the two autistic individuals that the team supports. Wonderful effort, thankyou!
Event: Bungee jump at Killiecrankie, Perthshire
Raised: £700
North Street Support Staff
Thank you to superstars Rachael, Bruce and Joel for taking on a family challenge in aid of Scottish Autism. We are so grateful for this wonderful support to raise awareness and vital funds!
Event: Self organised 5K walk
Raised: £1,725
Rachael Fraser and family
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful superstars that took part in the Autism Ascent fundraiser! A few of our Scottish Autism team also took on the fundraising challenge and climbed their first Munro. Well done to everyone involved!
Event: Autism Ascent Challenge
Raised: £500
Autism Ascent
A huge well done and thank you to Stephen for walking an incredible 26 miles in just 7 hours, to raise vital funds for Scottish Autism. Stephen's employer has also matched his fundraising efforts by an amazing 50% too. Fantastic support!
Event: Kiltwalk Dundee
Raised: £1,015
Stephen Flight
A huge well done and thank you to superstar Stephen, who took on a skydive to raise vital funds for Scottish Autism. Stephen said it was "Well worth the experience". What amazing support!
Event: Strathallan Skydive
Raised: £1,134
Stephen Reid
Martin Abercromby took on gruelling fundraising challenge to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run a 26.2 mile marathon. He raised an incredible total and said, he was “pleased to raise some much needed funds for Scottish Autism. The charity does great work in supporting autistic children, young people and adults.” Thank you Martin!
Event: Ironman Switzerland, Thun
Raised: £3,320
Martin Abercromby
A huge well done to Rachel Mitchell who cycled 60 miles into the mountains to raise funds for Scottish Autism. Rachel said; “It felt great! I was tired but happy to know I’d supported two charities who have had a great impact on people with autism.” Thank you Rachel!
Event: Self–organised
Raised: £290
Rachel Mitchell
A massive well done to Graeme Shearer and Stephen Boyd who embarked on the adventure of a lifetime by cycling from London to Paris, a gruelling 315 – mile route! Stephen said; "The challenge was outstanding, a really great experience and recommend it to anyone." Well done!
Event: Self–organised
Raised: £5,000
Graeme and Stephen
Thank you to our superstar Mhairi McCabe and her colleagues from New Struan School, who organised a rock ‘n’ roll Elvis tribute night. The funds raised will help towards providing a new Multi Medium Space for pupils to learn a variety of life skills, including art, crafts and woodwork.
Event: Self–organised
Raised: £2,463
