The heat was on as several daring individuals took part in a firewalk challenge to raise funds for our amazing social groups!

The event took place on Thursday 31st March, and was organised in collaboration with Clockwise Offices, located in Glasgow’s city centre, as part of World Autism Acceptance Week.

The fiery occasion also included a raffle, and a speech by Jason Ferguson, one of the young people we support as well as Acting Director, Rob Holland, before the bold firewalkers conquered their fears and traversed the hot embers, to the delight of everyone in attendance!

Over £500 has been raised from the event so far, which will go towards supporting our social groups. More info about our social groups can be found here: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/scotland/online-social-groups

Rob Holland, Acting Director, said:

“Everybody had great fun at our firewalk event, and we were pleased to see so many people we support and their families attend. Our social groups are vital for so many autistic young people, in that they help them to build confidence, make friends and aid with communication skills, so we’re extremely grateful for the kind and generous donations received. Finally, I would like to thank all the brave souls who took part in the firewalk itself, and I hope your feet have cooled down by now!”