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Register to Run or Walk for children with autism
Be awesome and help us raise funds and awareness for autism through the AEIOU Fun Run!
How awesome are you?
AMAZINGLY
AWESOME CATEGORY
SUPER
AWESOME CATEGORY
AWESOME
KIDDOS CATEGORY
Just by registering and taking part in our Fun Run is amazing, but if you can also raise some funds through your efforts you are quite simply going to be awesome for autism!
So, dust off those trainers, start taking the stairs, and prepare to get your feet on the street to support children with autism.
Where
University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, Recreation Precinct Playground
When
Sunday 6 April 2025
Times
10KM
AMAZINGLY AWESOME CATEGORY
8am for 8.30am start
5KM
SUPER AWESOME CATEGORY
8am for 8.30am start
400M
AWESOME KIDDOS CATEGORY
10am for 10:30am start
What to bring
- Bring your best self, ready to run and be awesome for autism!
- Put on some sunscreen, hat and your running shoes!
- There will be hydration stations along the route, if you require any special nutritional snacks please bring these with you.
What to wear
Dress proudly in BLUE and PINK theme to show your support of AEIOU and the awesome kiddos’ whose lives are transformed at our centres.
The Finish Line
Join us for a Family Fun Day at the finish line with lots of entertainment, activities, music, coffee carts, food trucks and more…lots of awesome fun for all the family!
Course Map
These are the familes of children with autism you're running for.
Without early intervention, Laura may never hear her autistic son Oscar say ‘Mum’.
At 18 months, Oscar stopped responding to his name, avoided eye contact, and no longer clapped his hands. By two and a half, he was diagnosed with Level 3 autism spectrum disorder. It was heartbreaking. Laura was scared for his future and unsure if he would ever live independently.
She left her job to coordinate therapies, struggled to balance daycare with appointments, and felt overwhelmed. Experts told her Oscar needed specialised support.
Then, they found AEIOU, and everything changed.
With expert educators and therapists, Oscar started responding to his name, making eye contact, engaging with others, and even developing self-care skills. The difference between mainstream daycare and AEIOU was like night and day.
Before AEIOU, Laura felt hopeless. Now, she dares to dream that one day, Oscar might say 'Mum'.
By signing up, you’re not just joining a fun run, you’re standing with children like Oscar.
Oscar with mum Laura.
How awesome are you?
With an environment catered to build on their strengths, children with autism can thrive in different learning environments and live a more independent life after AEIOU. Every dollar you raise will give our children the chance to develop the skills they need to live their best lives. Your funds will go towards helping our stuff purchase much-needed resources for awesome AEIOU children.
When you sign up you'll be set up with your own personalised donations page to send to your friends, family and colleagues via email or social media.
You can BE AWESOME for children with autism. Join the Fun Run!
Register now to join the Fun Run, Sunday 6 April
University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Recreation Precinct Playground
7:30am to 12.00pm
