Donard Walk

4th September 2011 (10:00-16:00)

Slieve Donard - Newcastle

Put your fitness levels to the test and join Autism NI in this fun trek up Slieve Donard! At 2,789ft, it is the highest of the Mourne Mountains. The views from the summit are breathtaking and on a good day you can even see the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales! It is a great day for everyone and suitable for people of all fitness levels and ages.

Registration fee £20
Sponsorship target £80

For a reg pack please call SarahJayne on 028 90401729

Autism Abseil

17th September 10.00 - 13.00

Join us for our first Autism Abseil! This challenge provides everyone with the chance to experience the adrenaline rush of taking that first step off one of Belfast's tallest and most famous buildings, the Europa Hotel, standing at 167ft high!

Registration fee £10
Sponsorship target £100

Please contact SarahJayne on 028 9040 1729 for a reg pack!

Canoe the Bann for Autism NI!

24 September at 10:00 - 25 September at 16:00

Join Autism NI on an exciting 2 day adventure canoe along the River Bann. Adventure seekers will begin their journey in Kilrea, Co. Antrim early on Saturday morning and travel along the longest river in Northern Ireland before setting up camp for the night in an area of natural beauty along the banks of the Bann in the region of the Drumaheglis Marina.

Once our tents are pitched we will enjoy the great outdoors with a specially prepared barbeque and settling down to a well deserved good night’s sleep before venturing homeward bound on Sunday morning.

This is a great opportunity for you and your family to experience the great outdoors and to view the vast array of the North Coasts wildlife whilst raising vital funds for Autism NI.

Registration fee: £25
Sponsorship target: £150

Please call SarahJayne on 02890401729 for a registration pack!

Cuppa Aid 2011

Autism NI would like to encourage as many people as possible to help raise much needed funds through Cuppa Aid, which asks supporters to hold a coffee morning in aid of Autism NI. 

Many supporters hold their Cuppa Aid event during Autism Awareness Month in April but this event can be held at any time of year, whatever is most convenient to you!  It is a fun and easy way to fundraise and participants are asked to invite friends, family or colleagues to join them for a coffee and ask them to make a small donation to Autism NI.

The money raised from Cuppa Aid will go towards Autism NI’s lobbying campaign for a dedicated Northern Ireland Autism Act.  Such legislation would safeguard access to and funding of vital specialist services for people living with Autism in Northern Ireland. 

Organise your own event for Autism NI!

Organising a fundraising event is a fun way to:

• Support individuals affected by Autism and their families.
• Raise the profile of this hidden disability to family, friends, colleagues and the wider community.
• Raise awareness of the work of Autism NI.
• Meet new people.
• Enjoy new challenges.
• Make a big difference to some of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable people.

There are many different types of activities you can organise - such as concerts, race nights, children’s events, pub quizzes or walks – and Autism NI can provide you with support. 

• Download our A-Z of fundraising ideas (see link below) to get you started.
• Send in details of your event or activity so that we can feature it in our newsletter and promote it on our website.
• We can provide you with T-shirts, collection boxes or buckets, stickers, sponsorship forms and more materials – just call and ask.
• Create your own fundraising page on Justgiving to support your event or challenge –  www.justgiving.com

Further information on how to develop your own fundraising events, contact the Autism NI Fundraising and Marketing Manager on 9040 1729 or e-mail kerry@autismni.org.