Where We Started - 100 MILES FOR AUTISM

On  Saturday September 17, 100Miles.ca are once again taking on a challenge to raise awareness and funding support for the Pictou County Chapter of Autism Nova Scotia (APC). You guessed it; we are riding our bicycles 100 Miles for Autism! This charitable cycling group was founded in 2020 by three Pictou County dads who have a special tie to autism and Autism Nova Scotia. 


Meet the Dads - Colin, Adam, & Kevin

Autism Pictou County has one major fundraiser each year called “Walk YOUR Way for Autism”. This event funds all of the chapter’s many programs and services and benefits more than 130 local families living and dealing with autism.  Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, fundraising has been much more challenging putting many of the chapter’s key programs in jeopardy. To support this fundraiser, 100Miles.ca have stepped up once again to help do their part. Their plan is to cycle around Pictou County a total of 100 miles in one day (known as an imperial century in the cycling world, approx. 7.5hrs in total) to raise awareness and funds for the Chapter's essential programs and services. ​
COLIN WOOD
Colin has a son Connor who is 19 years of age and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3. Colin sits on the Executive Board for APC and serves as the chapter's "Walk the Walk" coordinator and has been actively fundraising for the chapter for ten years. Colin has been cycling for 8 years. 
ADAM CASEY
Adam has a son Aydon who is 16 years of age and was also diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 and a daughter Nodya who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 9 years of age. Adam and his wife Rachel have a passion for fundraising both causes. He started cycling 5 years ago after developing a heart issue. Adam sits on the Executive Board for APC as Vice-President.
KEVIN TULLOCH
Kevin has a son James who is 18 years of age and is diagnosed with a lesser known disorder called Fragile X syndrome. Over the years, James has benefitted from the programs offered by APC. Kevin has been known to volunteer for many local events and also complete challenges in support of many important programs such as swimming from NB to PEI for a Camp Brigadoon fundraiser. Kevin has been swimming, running marathons (including ultras), and cycling for over 35 years.