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TalkTalk Colleagues Raise Over £10,000 for Autism Charity

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Jonathan Kini and John Bowles, two managing directors at TalkTalk, have raised over £10,000 for Ambitious about Autism after participating in this year's London Marathon. The charity champions the rights of autistic children and young people, campaigning for change and creating opportunities for them. This fundraising effort is part of TalkTalk's 20th anniversary celebrations, which also include the Great Run series.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jonathan Kini and John Bowles, both managing directors at TalkTalk, raised over £10,000 for Ambitious about Autism by participating in the London Marathon.
  • The charity, Ambitious about Autism, champions the rights of autistic children and young people, campaigning for change and creating opportunities for them.
  • This fundraising effort is part of TalkTalk's 20th anniversary celebrations, which also include the Great Run series.
  • Jonathan Kini met with football coach Paul Scholes at Scholes Gym in Oldham before the marathon to discuss Scholes' personal experiences with autism and life with his son, Aiden.
  • John Bowles, based on the Wirral, reported that the charity helps "unlock and educate people about the superpowers of autistic thinkers" and that training for the marathon totaled over 93 runs covering more than 916 miles.
  • Danae Leaman-Hill, Director of External Affairs and Development at Ambitious about Autism, praised the efforts of Jonathan and John, stating that their fundraising will play a key role in helping the charity carry out its vital national work.
  • A JustGiving page has been set up for anyone who would still like to donate towards the charity.

Statistics:

  • £6,000 was raised by Jonathan Kini for the charity.
  • £4,500 was raised by John Bowles for the charity.
  • Over 70 TalkTalk colleagues participated in the London Marathon to also raise funds for Ambitious about Autism.
  • John Bowles trained a total of 93 runs, covering over 916 miles, for the marathon.
  • The London Marathon was completed by Jonathan and John in under five hours.

Sources:

  • "A runner from Ramsbottom has raised over £6,000 for an autism charity after completing this year's London Marathon" (Bury Times)
  • Interview with Jonathan Kini (Bury Times)
  • Interview with John Bowles (Bury Times)
  • Ambitious about Autism website
  • News of the London Marathon (Bury Times)
  • Danae Leaman-Hill's statement on the charity's website

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