Hi I’m Karen and I’ve chosen to fundraise for Autism Jersey by signing up to the Dalai Lama trek in November 2026.
I have several friends who are Autistic, and friends with Autistic children, I have seen first hand the difficulties they can face within school, work and social environment, and the daily struggle to navigate the world, something many of us take for granted.
I hope to raise funds to support the many activities and groups Autism Jersey offer, which provide fun, safe, meaningful and inclusive experiences to children and adults. These help to build social and life skills, increase confidence and reduce isolation.
Training for the trek will be a personal challenge, my health and fitness took a hit when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2021, and although I am now on the road to recovery, the side effects from treatment and ongoing medication has affected my physical fitness and mobility.
My journey highlighted the importance of support groups and charities, the hard work involved, and the reliance on donations to continue providing a service to those in need.
So please, donate whatever you can, let’s help this wonderful charity to continue supporting our local community.
