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Quite often I am asked why I run. I run for Thomas. My gorgeous boy, who was diagnosed with autism at 3.5yrs old. He is an affectionate, fun loving little boy who loves spinning, jumping and water. His gentle nature and clear desire to communicate keeps us forever positive, and it is that positivity, running and support from friends and family that keeps us going, onwards and upwards as he progresses.
I often think that, health barriers withstanding, life is what you make of it. So, when we began to realise that Thomas may have autism, we had a
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choice, we could panic, freeze and get lost, or we could get moving on helping him thrive, and fast. So, with the support of the National Autistic Society (who are amazing!!) and his incredible Nursery school, we chose to act. We put all our energy into getting the best for him – to increase the chances of him reaching his full potential in life, and to always be his cheerleaders. I spent a summer fighting for him to get into his incredible school, and it is a constant battle to get him what he needs as a disabled 4 year old boy in 2018. The reason it
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remains a battle is because there is, sadly, still a lack of understanding around autism.
We celebrate Thomas; yes, it can be hard, really hard, but I wouldn’t change him for the world, and watching him progress is the most rewarding thing ever. He has a happy, full life; made easier by the understanding and kindness of others, and so I am running the London Marathon for the National Autistic Society so that all the wonderful boys and girls like Thomas get the support they need to reach for the moon!
Here’s the link:
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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/vicky-quinn5
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Vicky Quinn - 4 Apr 18
Quite often I am asked why I run. I run for Thomas. My gorgeous boy, who was diagnosed with autism at 3.5yrs old. He is an affectionate, fun loving little boy who loves spinning, jumping and water. His gentle nature and clear desire to communicate keeps us forever positive, and it is that positivity, running and support from friends and family that keeps us going, onwards and upwards as he progresses.
I often think that, health barriers withstanding, life is what you make of it. So, when we began to realise that Thomas may have autism, we had a choice, we could panic, freeze and get lost, or we could get moving on helping him thrive, and fast. So, with the support of the National Autistic Society (who are amazing!!) and his incredible Nursery school, we chose to act. We put all our energy into getting the best for him – to increase the chances of him reaching his full potential in life, and to always be his cheerleaders. I spent a summer fighting for him to get into his incredible school, and it is a constant battle to get him what he needs as a disabled 4 year old boy in 2018. The reason it remains a battle is because there is, sadly, still a lack of understanding around autism.
We celebrate Thomas; yes, it can be hard, really hard, but I wouldn’t change him for the world, and watching him progress is the most rewarding thing ever. He has a happy, full life; made easier by the understanding and kindness of others, and so I am running the London Marathon for the National Autistic Society so that all the wonderful boys and girls like Thomas get the support they need to reach for the moon!
Here’s the link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/vicky-quinn5
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