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The 9th annual Nationwide Somerley 10k & 5k run, held entirely within the grounds of the private Somerley Estate, attracted hundreds of runners recently and raised over £7,000 for The Wessex Autistic Society. Runners and volunteers alike braved the cold and helped make this our most successful Somerley event to date. A huge thank you goes to everyone who took part and Lord and Lady Normanton for use of their land, Ena's florsit of Westboure for donating stunning winners bouquest and Lush in Bournemouth for prizes.

This is what our runners have to say; "Just to say thanks for organising a great race. I couldn't fault it in any way! The parking was good. The marshals were friendly and helpful and many of them cheered me on as I went by. It was easy to get in and out of the grounds with lots of signposts.

In answer to those making a negative comment I say this - There were lots of loos with no queuing if you went early enough. If you read your instructions before the race you would know exactly where to start. If you didn't want to queue to register, why not do it on-line or by post before the race? If you weren't sure about where to go or what to do ask a marshal, that's what they are there for!

Also thanks to Ena's, Lush, The Nationwide and all at the Wessex Autistic Society."

Ginette Craig

An overwhelming response to our annual Cash not Cards Campaign in 2009 saw many businesses in the south signing up to raise awareness for TWAS and save the environment, by ditching conventional cards this year. Donations were received in lieu and our stickers and for corporate literature, posters and flyers spread the news about the companies helping us this year. Far from suppliers and customers thinking it miserly, they applauded the good work participating companies have done. Why not save some time next year and join in with the scheme. Click to see who took part.

If your organisation wishes to sponsor an event, it could lead to a great amount of positive coverage and impact for you. By supporting TWAS, we will join forces with you to publicise events and services, for the good of the Society and the businesses that support us. Contact the fundraising department to discuss your ideas.

Our thanks go to every one of our corporate supporters who have helped us reach our goals in 2009. Thanks to their donations, big and small, we have been able to buy vital school equipment for Portfield, extend our information and advice service throughout Hampshire, provide better living environments, offer our service users days out and experiences to remember, and train even more of our staff to the highest level of autism specific care.

There are so many ways your organisation can get involved in helping The Wessex Autistic Society. For more information on all the campaigns below, follow the links, or contact us.