250km Ultra Raising Funds For Neurodiversity Ireland.

I am taking on the legendary MARATHON DES SABLES - the world’s toughest footrace - in April 2025 to raise funds for Neurodiversity Ireland. You can learn more about our story and why I’m taking on this incredible 6-day challenge.

What is the Marathon des Sables?

A gruelling 250km self-supported race across the Moroccan Sahara, run over six stages in temperatures reaching 50°C. It’s widely regarded as the toughest footrace in the world.

Read more here: Marathon Des Sables

Why Neurodiversity Ireland?

This organisation is creating real change by supporting families, improving awareness, and advocating for systemic reform to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Read more here: neurodiversityireland

This journey is personal for us. In 2023, our daughter Kyanna was diagnosed as Autistic, and we began to understand the level of support she would need to thrive. However, we quickly realised how difficult it can be for many families to navigate Ireland's complex health and education systems, with long waiting lists and limited services. While we’ve been fortunate to access private support, we know that not everyone has this option.

That’s why we’re raising funds for Neurodiversity Ireland, an organisation working tirelessly to advocate for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

How you can help:

Donate to our fundraiser: Above ☝️

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Thank you so much for your support - it means the world to us and families like ours.

Jay & Ailish