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!
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
Mhairi McCabe
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful superstars that took part in the Power Walk with a Pal fundraiser! Well done to everyone who took part and put their best foot forward by hitting 10,000 steps for the full month of May.
Event: Power Walk with a Pal
Raised: £3,000
Power Walk with a Pal
David was one of our Kilomathon 2022 superstars, taking part in the 13.2 mile race in Edinburgh. You are amazing, thank you for your support!
Event: Edinburgh Kilomathon
Raised: Over £200!
David Reid
A huge thank you to our superstar Zoe, who recently challenged herself to walk 10,000 steps a day during Autism Awareness week. Zoe has raised funds for Scottish Autism whilst spreading awareness. What an inspiration!
Event: Self-organised
Raised: £199!
Zoe Calder
A huge thank you to Emily who recently completed the challenging 13.1 half marathon course. She encouraged others to get involved to assist and raise awareness for autistic individuals and their families – an inspiration!
You are a superstar Emily!
Event: Scottish Half Marathon
Raised: £305
Emily Brierley
Thank you to Elise and Lynne for taking on a gruelling challenge to each carry a 25k bag for 1,000 metres recently. This wonderful duo chose to support Scottish Autism as it’s a cause close to their hearts. Well done ladies, thank you!
Event: Scottish Coal Championships
Raised: over £2,000
Elise Easton and Lynne Lindsay
A huge thank you to Jerry for choosing to celebrate his recent 66th birthday with a 66 mile cycle in aid of Scottish Autism. He wanted others to receive support when it’s needed most, in the same way his autistic son Josh has. Thank you Jerry!
Event: Self-organised cycle
Raised: £2,180
