Samantha Coles

I'm walking 7k steps a day this May to support Autistic Australians

This May, I’ll be stepping up to walk 7,000 steps a day for the Walk for Autism. 

I’ll be walking for someone I love. To raise awareness, spark conversations, and to help create a more inclusive world where every Autistic person feels seen, valued, and supported.

My daughter was diagnosed as Autistic at age 4 and she has taught me more about love, resilience, and the power of being uniquely yourself than I ever thought possible. Unfortunately, the world isn’t built with Autistic people in mind. In Australia, 70% of Autistic people experience mental health challenges—not because of who they are, but because they often aren’t accepted or understood. 

Please donate if you can! Your contribution will help fund vital programs that promote understanding and acceptance for Autistic individuals and their families.

Every step counts and every step is for her ❤️

My Walk Stats

Steps

53,860

My Goal

200,000

Patience

$65

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Patience, for donating a trailblazing $65 to help create a more autism-friendly world.

Thank you for your brilliant donation

Patience

$64.67

Samantha Coles

$54.12

Robert Bowness

$52.92

Keep going Sam, you can do it, you've got this girl. Luv Dad xoxo

Johanna Petkov

$50

Go Sam! I love that you’re doing this ❤️

Tamara Vodopianoff

$22.58

Chloe Willner

$22.58

Great stuff Sam! There definitely needs to be more resources and awareness to support autism. Thanks for doing your bit to support and encourage change!

Jo Bennett

$22.58

Good luck with the steps Sam! Such a worthy cause. Love what you are doing to shine a light on Autism.

Jaz Shephard

$20

Cheryl

$10

I love you! You’re a wonderful friend, beautiful human, amazing parent and so much more 🌼