This is a page for you to follow Stephen’s road to Kilkenny 30k in aid of Aspire – The Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland.
After being recently diagnosed with autism, Stephen found the support of the autistic community deeply heartwarming. In January 2025, he challenged himself to run his first 5K in years and was surprised by how much it helped him regulate. Then came the Drogheda 10K in May 4th. He’s now aiming for the Glen to Glen half marathon in Wicklow at the end of May, and a 30K run in the Kilkenny Medieval Marathon this September.
This year’s goal is the 30K run in the Kilkenny Medieval Marathon this September.
Follow his journey to the 30k on his Instagram: @alcohol_free_mag
How You Can Help
Stephen has set a goal of fundraising €500, and any donation, big or small, will make a difference.
You can support by:
- 💙 Donating here
- 📢 Sharing the campaign with friends, family, or coworkers
- 📲 Following and encouraging him on Instagram: @alcohol_free_mag
Join Stephen on his journey to see if he can support other autistic adults!
With your help, we can continue supporting autistic individuals across Ireland to live more empowered, accessible, and confident lives – on their own terms.
We’re very grateful to have you fundraising for us, Stephen. All funds raised will directly support our work in empowering autistic individuals to live better lives. We wish you all the best on your journey, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
If you’d like to create your own fundraiser, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us by clicking here.
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