80K in January 2025 – Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

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80K in January

Start the new year with feeling good while doing good – take on the challenge to get your snood or t-shirt!

We are asking you, your friends, family and colleagues to support our dogs in training by registering for our challenge: Walk (or run) 80 kilometres, in your own time, during the month of January.

Every participant will select a FREE #TeamAADI goodie – either a snood or t-shirt! You can register as an individual or you can register as a team.

We want you to feel a part of the magic that Autism Assistance Dogs bring to autistic children and their families.

The goal of this incredible fundraiser will be to raise €75,000, covering the expenses needed to support the training of over 100+ puppies and dogs in the programme.

Be sure to join our Facebook Group before the challenge starts to celebrate a #NewYearNewChallenge!

Meet Dorota, Joseph’s mum….

“I’ll never forget the day we got the call from AADI.

It was an absolute dream come true when Suzanne said…

We have a dog for you… Her name is Autumn!

I will remember that feeling for the rest of my life.”

Fast forward 6 months, and Autumn has transformed the lives of the Ryan family.

Joseph is safe walking with Autumn. He doesn’t even think of running away.

I think it’s safe to say that we as a family have become more relaxed and calm since Autumn joined us.

When we are in the shopping centre, children look at Joseph, but not because he is behaving differently or having a meltdown. No, they look at him because he is the lucky boy who can bring his dog shopping with him.

That gives our little man a massive amount of confidence and boosts his self esteem.

A little about us….

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is a national charity, providing Assistance Dogs to autistic children.

Established in 2010 and accredited to the highest standards by Assistance Dogs International, AADI’s mission is to change the world for autistic children.

As well as providing life changing Autism Assistance Dogs, we are committed to raising autism awareness, understanding and inclusion within the community.

We do not charge for our assistance dogs and are entirely supported by public donations, fundraising and volunteers.