Couple Tackles Tough Challenges to Raise Money for Autism Charity

Emma Montgomerie and her husband Aaron, parents of three, are taking on the Chicago Marathon and the Ironman Wales in Tenby to support the National Autistic Society. The couple's sons, Stanley and Arthur, are autistic, and they see firsthand the challenges faced by families with autistic children. Emma and Aaron are determined to raise awareness and funds for autistic charities, having already raised £1,165 for the National Autistic Society through their JustGiving page.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emma Montgomerie and her husband Aaron are training for the Chicago Marathon and the Ironman Wales in Tenby to raise money for the National Autistic Society.
  • The couple's sons, Stanley and Arthur, are autistic and attend a local special needs school.
  • Emma has previously run the Berlin Marathon for Ambitious about Autism, while Aaron attempted his first Ironman for Camp Mohawk.
  • The National Autistic Society supports 700,000 people and their families across the UK.
  • The couple is aiming to raise £2,000 for the charity and has already raised £1,165 through their JustGiving page.
  • Emma and Aaron are using their fundraising efforts to raise awareness of autism and create a world where their sons are accepted, included, and given every opportunity to thrive.

Statistics:

  • 1 in 100 people are affected by autism (National Autistic Society).
  • The National Autistic Society supports 700,000 people and their families across the UK.
  • Emma and Aaron's fundraising efforts have already raised £1,165.
  • The couple is aiming to raise £2,000 for the charity.

Sources:

  • "Transformation of school to teach special needs pupils approved" (no date).
  • "Assault probe underway after reports a man tried to pull a woman out of her car" (no date).
  • "Unity in Diversity: A Photo Essay of the National Autistic Society's Karen Barron" (no date).
  • "Emma Montgomerie and Aaron's JustGiving page" (no date).
  • National Autistic Society (no date).