Thread by @neheritagelib

So excited to announce this year's History Hike. Last year we raised £710 for Macmillan walking from Newcastle to Alnwick and sharing the local history on the way.

This year i'm doing 50 miles between Hexham and Hartlepool in aid of @NEAutismSociety.

gofundme.com/f/nehls-histor…

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I'm walking from Hexham to Hartlepool across old Roman roads and forts, Victorian waggonways, the Durham pit towns and finally the coast. I'll be doing it all over 3 days with my camera, drone and plenty of snacks to keep me going...!

All proceeds of the fundraiser will go directly to the North East Autism Society. I picked this charity for my daughter, who is autistic and non verbal but represents everything that's amazing about the children who live with it. She is inquisitive, kind, gentle...

..., intelligent. She says so much even if they're not words. Autistic children deserve love, attention, affection and engagement as much as anyone else, and I'd like to think the fundraiser shines a light on how we should treat autistic children.

Too often in public spaces, our daughter and many others can be stared at and sneered at by people who either don't or aren't willing to understand.

The North East Autism Society provide support for children, their families and carers with respite and additional resources. This can include short residential breaks, respite care, employment support and general guidance as to how best support a child with learning difficulties.

I'll be starting in the first full week of July, so the target i've set is provisional. Please provide what you feel is affordable, and if it's not possible right now please do spread the word. It would mean everything.

Btw, this is me and the bairn.

gofundme.com/f/nehls-histor…

(I'll be sharing way more closer to the time, but if you fancy dropping over a couple quid i'd be delighted. £500 is provisional - absolutely hope to top last years total!)

I also now realise the logo I knocked up looks straight outta a branch of Subway. Eat Fresh™️