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Years of struggle finally made sense when Simon and his son were diagnosed with autism. Now he is tackling the Manchester Marathon.
This story
Simon struggled for years without understanding why, having grown up without support for his autism. Last year, both Simon and his son received an autism diagnosis, which helped him understand himself and gave a major boost to his mental health. He is now preparing to run the Manchester Marathon in April 2027 to raise awareness and fund autism research.
Where you could take it
Join Simon on a marathon training run to talk through how his diagnosis transformed his mental health and the future he wants for his son.
Where it happens
Manchester
The charity
- Charity: Autistica
- Registration number: 1107350