Kinnitty Dad presents €21,000 donation to local autism awareness group

Kinnitty native John Mullins had presented Autism Awareness Roscrea with a check totalling €21,197 following his solo hyrox challenge which took place in February.

The event was completed in the Adrenaline Gym in Roscrea on February 22.

The strenuous fundraiser was inspired by John's son, 6-year-old Alfie Mullins, who was diagnosed with autism earlier this year.

"My son was diagnosed with autism earlier this year. You always here that people can't access services, but I actually experienced it first hand," John said.

When the Mullins family found Autism Awareness Roscrea, it was a saving grace for them.

"Alfie has come on leaps and bounds since joining the group. He gets to socialise with other kids like him in an environment that is completely geared towards children with autism."

The group operates a hub which holds classes for children up to the ages of 18, and allows children with autism to socialise in a safe space.

To learn more about AAR, search Autism Awareness Roscrea on Facebook.