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The inspiration behind my sister and I completing the 2012 Greater Manchester 10K lies with my nephew Nathan (sisters son). Nathan was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old and is a superb, loving child who brightens our world. Autism is known as "the triad of impairment" that affects social interaction, social communication and imagination. Research has found that approximately 1 in a 100 people in the UK (around half a million) suffer with this serious, lifelong and disabling condition. Including their families and carers, autism touches the lives of around 2 million people every day. By completing the Greater Manchester run we hope to spread awareness of autism and help educate people about the condition.

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So please dig deep and donate now. Anything you can find would be absolutely fantastic. God Bless.