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Melbourne Marathon, Oct 13: Help Mick raise funds for St Columba’s

Hi St.Columba’s parents,

I am Dad to Benny in Prep. Being the parent of a severely autistic child has meant it has been a challenge to get approval to send Benny to a mainstream school – something that is vital to the development and sense of inclusion of all autistic children.

We have been absolutely blown away by the love, care and support we’ve received from the community of St Columba’s. From all the staff, magnificent teachers and aides, the parents, his classmates and other students we have been overwhelmed by the understanding of autism and the commitment to accommodate Benny’s needs.

In order to raise awareness and understanding of autism, and also to raise funds for St.Columba’s, on October 13 I am doing the Melbourne Marathon.

All proceeds will be donated to St Columba’s, the little school with the big heart. Click here for details and to make a donation.

In 2017 I ran 62kms from the Gold Coast to Senator Pauline Hanson’s office in Brisbane. Senator Hanson had made extremely misguided and ignorant comments advocating the exclusion of autistic children from mainstream school.

Through the amazingly generous donations we raised more than $6000 for Benny and Little Souls Taking Big Steps, his early intervention centre on the Gold Coast. Whilst not expecting to receive anywhere near that amount this time around, we’ll still be extremely grateful to anyone who sponsors my run in October.

DONATE HERE: https://chuffed.org/project/run-for-autism-st-columbas

Thanks,

Mick Lynch.

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St Columba's Playgroup

Hi Parents, 

Our little playgroup has exciting news! We have been lucky enough to receive a Great Start Playgroup Grant from Playgroup Australia! That means some money towards new toys and the chance to work with a mentor to assist with making our playgroup even better!!! 

Australian Girls Choir Open Day

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School-aged girls are invited to come along to our Open Day on Sunday October 27 to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please contact us if you would like to attend the Open Day. Ph. 1800 338 142 or email headoffice@aspagroup.com.au

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