ADIDAS WOMEN'S CHALLENGE - 7 September 2008
After completing the challenge in 2008 running alongside Philippa and Jane from Autism Speaks, Leigh Cousins said:
Whilst I cannot speak for Phillippa or Jane (but I'm sure they'll agree), we had a really good day, enjoying both the occasion and the run!! I think we all deserve a pat on the back for getting up at ridiculous o'clock on a Sunday morning for a 5km jog around the park. I would also like to take this opportunity in stressing that this is an ideal venue to promote the charity as there was large media presence and it is televised nationally.It is easily attainable for the majority of society members and supporters of the campaign alike. For 2008, it would be pleasing to see a larger participation of women running on behalf of the AS team, and additional supporters "flying the flag".
Registration for the Adidas Women’s Challenge is now OPEN. Please click here, simply nominate Autism Speaks as your charity and make sure you grab your coveted entry and support Autism Speaks.
The Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge site will contain all the details you'll need to know about the race, including information about race day, charity listings so you can run for charity, training tips for you to follow, blogs for you to document your experiences in, a forum where you'll be able to meet other runners and – most importantly – how to enter online.
Whether you are running to beat last year’s PB, running for the very first time or planning to just get round, we will be with you every step of the way to help you achieve your own challenge – and have lots of fun on the way!
All runners will receive an Autism Speaks T shirt, an Autism Speaks cap and a fundraising pack, complete with sponsorship forms etc.
Hydroactive Challenge 2007
Three ladies ran the Hydro Active Challenge at Hyde Park on 16th September, to raise money for Autism Speaks. for Autism Speaks.
Leigh Cousins (left on above photograph), whose seven-year old son has autism, joined Jane Westley (centre), Autism Speaks’ Trusts & Foundations Manager and Philippa Stannard – Head of Donor Development. Between them, they raised over £600 towards research into the causes of autism.
