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terri · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: Introducing......

This is Jasmine, my niece. Jasmine is 6, and has autism, and for that reason, my sister and I are running the great North run this year, for her! Jasmine was diagnosed with autism when she was 2, and since that time, has benefitted greatly from visits to an autistic charity local to us in Morpeth, called the Toby Henderson Trust. They've provided supportive therapy sessions for jasmine, and have been on hand for advice whenever my sister and her husband have needed it, so we decided it would be nice to try and give something back to them, to say thankyou for there help with Jasmines needs.
Over the next four months, in the run up to the race, I will be auctioning a few items to raise a little money, and would be grateful for any support, remembering that support isn't just in the form of money, but in words of encouragement when training gets tough, and the goal seems beyond my reach!!!!!!!
I've been training for a couple of months , but the hard train begins now Shocked

I ran 5km this morning in just under 40 minutes, which I was pleased with, but realise I have a long way to go if I am to manage to sustain that effort over 13 miles Shocked

Wish me luck Wink

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Terri xx

pictish · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:17 am Post subject:

What a gorgeous pretty little girl she is terri Cool

And what a lovely thing to do - have already said this I know buy saying it here as well Razz

What a good start and we'll all be here for you cheering you and supporting you all the way!!!

Best of luck Wink

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Ali xxx

Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Good luck Terri - thats a brilliant thing you are doing Very Happy

Auntie Noo · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:38 am Post subject:

Terri you have my utmost admiration and respect. 5km was bad enough!!!!

She is a beautiful girl, and I know that is the thing that will keep you going. {Huge HUGS} and support in every way I can!
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Claire

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slowasasnail · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:57 am Post subject:

You have my utmost support for such a worthy cause. As a teacher of pupils with ASD I know how much it valuable support is needed both for families and children and to hear of such a worthy cause is fantastic.

You can count on me for bidding.
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Kate

KnittingLadybird · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject:

terri...you're just fab. I hope you continue your good progress...wishing you all the bestest good luck!!!
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Seahorse · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 1430

Terri, what a fabulous thing to be doing! One of my boys is autistic, so I know something of how... interesting... life can be when caring for someone with this condition. I shall be very, very happy to support you and your sister in any way I can!

Claire

cazzie · Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 4792 Location: Northants

She is gorgeous - good luck with the running....
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Blossom · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

Good luck Terri...this is a fantastic thing to do and everyone will support you in any way they can! Smile

What a lovely, smily little girl she is! Smile

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Piglottie · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

How gorgeous is Jasmine! And what a fantastic thing for you and your sister to do Terri. A huge good luck and we will support you in every way we can Smile

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