Dane is an elite athlete and has run across Australia from Perth to Pambula, over 4000km to raise money and awareness for mental health and autism.
Dane had a dream that was created with his father of running from Perth to Pambula, he has been running 50km per day, six days a week since the 2003 Dublin Special Olympics - he takes Fridays off to go dancing!
Danes’ goal exceeds in three months what most of us could not achieve in a lifetime. Dane wants others living with significant Autism and a mental health condition to see that a “great life” can be achieved.
Dane has come a long way since being diagnosed with Classic Autism. Against all odds he has learnt to talk, recognise emotions and make lifelong friendships. He has competed in the Special Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal for Australia, and he has spent the past 14 years training for his run across Australia.
With more than 115,000 Australians on the autism spectrum, Dane is determined to raise much needed funds for medical research, awareness and support services for other Autistic Australians like himself. Dane is raising money for Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT), Beyond Blue and Autism CRC.
Dane has the support of his beautiful mother Junee, loving friends and a close knit community, now he needs the rest of Australia to get behind him.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PERTH2PAMBULA:
www.perth2pambula.com.au
Dane's book - Smiling at Shadows https://www.facebook.com/perth2pambula
For further information please contact: perth2pambula@gmail.com
Dane Waites is one of thousands of Australians with Autism. Dane has run over 4000km across Australia from Perth WA to Pambula NSW to raise money and awareness for Autism and Mental Health.
Funds Banked To
Dane.R.Waites
Campaign Creator
Perth2Pambula - Raising awareness for Mental Health and Autism
Mon, 6 Nov 2017
MaryAnne Aitken
$ 100
HI Dane and June
lovely to meet you at the Autism CRC AGM last week- you are incredibly inspiring people.
With best wishes MaryAnne Aitken
Fri, 3 Nov 2017
Ian Harris
$ 500
Dear Dane, I was privileged and truly inspired to listen to you and your Mum at the Autism CRC AGM last night. You have achieved a monumental feat! Very best wishes, Ian H
Thu, 2 Nov 2017
Elisabeth van Leeuwen
$ 200
Hi Dane, Wow - you have achieved a massive goal! Your family and friends must be so proud of you.
I'm a friend of Dave and Mary's and used to dance with you on the Big Rides. You used to escort me home safely to the campground :-).
You are truly inspiring!
Best wishes from Elisabeth van Leeuwen
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Annette Harrington
$ 200
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Anonymous
$ 20
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
Pauline Bradley
$ 50
Congratulations- I can't even imagine driving that far.
Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Diane McAnally
$ 25
Well done Dane, bet your mum is so proud of you, what an amazing effort
Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Vicki Mitchell
$ 20
You are amazing opening the eyes of the world for love and respect
Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Gordon Love
$ 30
you are an amazing man - best wishes to you & your family
Sat, 7 Oct 2017
David Williams
$ 30
Such a champion.We have two grandchildren with autism. You must be so proud.
Dane Waites is one of thousands of Australians with Autism. Dane has run over 4000km across Australia from Perth WA to Pambula NSW to raise money and awareness for Autism and Mental Health.
Funds Banked To
Dane.R.Waites
Campaign Creator
Perth2Pambula - Raising awareness for Mental Health and Autism
HI Dane and June lovely to meet you at the Autism CRC AGM last week- you are incredibly inspiring people. With best wishes MaryAnne Aitken