Will Hawkins

Manchester to London - 2025

My Activity Tracking

5,584
mi

My target 220 mi

Please support my Ambitious Challenge!

My son Felix is Autistic and was diagnosed in December 2023 just after his 4th Birthday.

My wife Sarah and I started to notice that there was something different about Felix around his 2nd birthday in 2021. He was a little more timid than other children and his speech wasn’t developing as fast as others.

You don’t want to compare your kids to other children, so you push it out of your mind and hope things will get better in time.

His nursery called us in for a meeting a few months later and suggested he may be neurodivergent. This hit us like a brick wall. We didn’t agree, he was only 2, he had plenty of time to catch up. So we moved him to a different nursery.

He just has a speech delay we thought, so we started speech and language session to help him.

A few months later another meeting with new nursery. Same discussion. It just sent me and Sarah spinning with 1000 worries and questions.

What is Autism? What can we do to make our lives and Felix’s life the best it can be? Will Occupational Therapy help? How is he going to get on at school? Do we need an EHCP? What’s his life going to be like as he grows up?

For parents experiencing this for the first time it is such a huge unknown. You have so many questions and worries. That is why charities like Ambitious about Autism are so important.

Ambitious about Autism are the national charity for children and young people with autism. They provide services, raise awareness/understanding and campaign for change. Ambitious about Autism support children and young people with autism and their families through the journey from diagnosis to adulthood.

They help families understand that Autism isn’t something to be afraid of. It is just a difference, it isn’t a deficiency. They provide key information on what autism is, how it effects people and how you can best support autistic people. They have certainly helped us come to terms with Felix’s diagnosis.

Anyone who has met Felix will agree that he is the most charming and adorable little boy. His smile is infectious, and he loves nothing more than spending the day playing and having fun. We try not to see his diagnosis as a limit for him, but instead it is his superpower.

So with this in mind I will be cycling 220 miles in a single day on Sunday 22 June 2025. Starting in Manchester and finishing in London, I'll be leaving my limits behind to raise vital funds for Ambitious about Autism.

My aim is to raise £5,000 for this amazing charity, to say thank you for the support they have given me, and to help them support other families in the same position.

My Achievements

Shared page

Self-donated

Added a profile pic

Added a blog post

Received 10 donations

25% fundraising target

50% fundraising target

Fundraising target reached

50% distance target reached

Challenge complete!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£3k

Meng Zan Of Odintex

I found that you have successfully raised more than 5000 pounds, congratulations! I was late but I always kept that in mind. I would like to contribute with my heart for the research of Autism and I wish Felix will be better and better when growing up. and hope you keep cycling to keep fit and strong!

£1.34k

Will Hawkins

Proceeds of fundraising quiz!

£1.02k

Freeman Yang

£500

Alina-leadfine

£500

Fuzhou Rainbowtex Garments Co.,ltd

£500

Kenva International Co., Limited

THIS DONATION IS SENT WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT

£400

Zhengzhou Sunrise Co.,ltd.

£300

Matthew Holland

£220

Matt, Rachel And Millie

Good luck Will! You will smash it no doubt.

£220

Charlie, Alice & Taron Hatcher

£1 a mile so no shortcuts xx

£220

Noakes Family

We love you and we love Felix even more. Xx

£220

Sue & Billy Moore

Can’t wait to see you at the finish Line ! You’ve got this in the bag Will. Proud of you Xxx

£200

Sisy Ma

£200

Talha Ehsan

More power to parents like you and Sarah! :)

£200

Lee Luke

£106

Freeman Yang

£100

Peter Vince

Sending you loads of love and prayers as you take on this fantastic challenge for a cause so very dear to you. Enjoy every minute, we know you are going to smash it!!! So very proud of you. Ange and Pete xxxx

£100

David Seaton

£100

Anonymous

£100

Luke Abbott

Go on Will! A great cause

£100

John Hawkins

Go for it 0t

£100

Scott Burman

£100

Rob Shelley

Good Luck! From all at Maritime Cargo Services

£100

Trevor Lang

Best of Luck from Team Suresafe

£100

Five Folks Group Dis Ticaret Ltd Sirketi

Hope this help people who has kids which needs support and services...

£100

Sam Ransome

£100

Emma Hawkins

Good lock Will, we know you can do this love M and Dad

£100

Rachel Ansell

Good Luck Uncle Will 🚴🏻‍♂️ - love from Rachel, Rob, Isobel and Charlie xxx

£66

Ivy Li

Good luck Will and hope everything goes well.

£61

Will Moore

Mate you’ve got this! Remember the brain quits before your body!

£50

Kate Persson

Good luck Will

£50

Jack & Emma Murphy

Huge effort. Sure will smash it.

£50

Barr & Shells

Great cause! Wishing you all the luck.

£50

Stephen Jones

Ride well Will & congratulations on your incredible fundraising.

£50

Alex & Luke

Go smash it Will! 🩷 Luke & Alex x

£50

Alex Summers

Nutter. Pedal well for the wee man! Xxx

£50

Linda And Liam

Good luck. Fantastic reason to undertake this amazing challenge. Linda and Liam xx

£50

Harry, Jane & Wilbur

Good luck, Will. Incredible effort for an incredible cause xxx

£50

Valerie & Nigel Weaver

Great cause, all the best for Felix

£50

Jack Lawless

£50

Andy Lloyd-jones

Good luck mate, you’ll smash it! 💪🏽💪🏽

£50

Mark And Anne Gannon

What a great cause very close to your heart. We wish all power to you to successfully complete this challenge. Stay safe. Love and prayers Auntie Anne and Uncle Mark x x x

£50

Kevin Selwood

Great cause, good luck, you wont need it you will smash it. Love Kev & Sam x

£50

The Jeffreys

Don’t envy you at all, it’s miles! Best of luck!!

£50

Angus And Claire

Amazing buddy! We love you all xx

£50

Dan, Fran, Pj & Grace

We are so proud of you all! Good luck!!

£50

Adam Wilkins

£50

William Lethbridge

Great cause sir.

£50

Ed Senior

Will Best of luck mate and great effort. Love the little man’s name also. I have a Felix! Cheers Ed

£50

Paddy Skerrett

Best of luck ❤️

£50

Anna & Jack

Great cause for the most lovely little guy. Good luck Will!

£50

Rosie & Mark

Brilliant effort for a brilliant cause. Good luck! 🚲🚲🚲

£50

Gerard And Soph

Go on Will!

£50

Rachel Lee-mohan

Well done Will we are so proud of you and I know that Felix will be too. Love The Lee-Mohan's xxx

£50

Ben Askins

Best of luck mate! Ben

£50

Jess & Marcus

Smash it Will! (And make sure you have nice things lined up for Sarah during and after all your epic training)

£50

Molly And Denham

Good luck!! Proud of you and sure you will smash it!

£50

Molly & George

Good Luck Will! A brilliant challenge for an amazing cause. Hopefully the wind is on your side and it's a great day on the bike! We will all be cheering you on!

£40

Framlingham Chiropractic Clinic

£40

Jenny And Ruairi

YOU HAVE GOT THIS!!! You’re being such an incredible role model and inspiration for Felix!! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at the finish line!

£40

Faye Noakes

Good luck Will. What an amazing thing to do. Love Sam, Faye, Reuben and Oscar x

£40

Chris Wilson

£30

Nat Morton

You’ve done amazing well done!

£30

Miriam Busby-gannon

Keep going Will! Nearly there- what an amazing achievement. Xx

£30

Matt Richardson

Great work 👏 Excellent cause and I’m sure you’ll smash it!

£30

Rosemary Elvis

All the best for this amazing challenge, Will … you’ll smash it after doing the Fred!! And such a great cause to support and one that’s close to your heart. Lots of love to you, Sarah, Felix and Imogen xxx

£30

Alfie Butt

Good luck Will. I’m sure you’ll smash it. All the best.

£30

Harry & Polly

Good luck!! You’ll smash it!

£30

Anonymous

Will, best of luck. You’ll smash it. Hope to see you soon. X

£30

Tina Whitmore

£27

Gemma Thurston-wright

Good Luck Will ❤️ amazing ❤️

£25

Susan Bertram

Fantastic effort , so impressed.

£25

Mark Cloves

Good luck Will, riding for a great cause.

£25

Jacqui And Martin Preston

What a great achievement! Well done!!

£25

Johan Ahmad

A great cause and a great guy! All the best

£25

Tom Dobree

Just keep pedalling. Tom

£25

Katy Roche

Good luck !! Xx

£25

Ian Boulton

Good luck Will. You have done the prep and you will do this! All in a very good cause.

£20

Dan Jones

Good luck. Great cause.

£20

Sam Bobby

All the best Will!

£20

Kez, Darren, Liv & Eloise

Good luck Will! Such an important charity doing incredible work for families such as yours & ours. Liv's so lucky to have a friend in Felix x

£20

Harriet C

Hope you aren't too saddle sore afterwards :) Great cause!

£20

Nicola & Anais Xx

Good Luck Will! Fantastic cause for a fantastic boy, lots of love xxx

£20

Cait And Jack

Good luck Will! Amazing challenge

£20

Janice Porter

Wishing you all the very best in this great undertaking x

£20

Cheryl

Good Luck Will, you’ll smash it. Love Cheryl, Carl & Tia x

£20

Deborah Baker

Good luck!

£20

Amy & Nick

Good luck Will!!!

£20

Matthew Collins

£20

Rhys Jennings

Good luck mate

£20

Notley Health Ltd

Best of luck Will !

£20

Mango Reeve

Good luck!!

£20

Stephanie Tovell

Amazing achievement Will. And a fantastic amount raised. Well done!

£20

Sarah Mison

Good luck, Will!

£20

Stephen Beaumont

Bon chance, chapeau, Will. All the best for Felix.

£20

Lychee Luo

All the best WIll!

£20

Ollie Smith

Great work, Will!

£20

John Mee

Best wishes to Felix, and to you, Will for your brave challenge - take very good care of the interface!

£20

Morris Bacon

£20

Chessie Rudland

Amazing Will - what an achievement!!!

£20

Char Gavazzi-smith

Good luck will, what an amazing thing to do for little Felix

£15

Evie Tovell

Well done Will!

£15

Will Eastlake

Good luck Will, Quite the journey but well worth it

£15

Beth D

£10

Maggie Fleet

Go Will!

£10

Nadia Pretty

Good luck . 🤞🏻

£10

Bella B

Fantastic effort Will, will be there in spirit supporting you 💪

£10

Laura Bastable-aradia

An incredible thing to be doing. Felix must be super proud of you, as are all of your family and friends, I’m sure.

£10

Becky Mitchell

Good luck Will!

£10

Shona Mcdermott

Good luck Will!

£10

The Davisons

Go Will! Love The Davisons x

£10

Adam Robertson

£10

Steve Willett

Good luck Will.

£10

Helen Bicknell

Am sure it will be a walk in the park fo u, best of luck H x

£10

Ella Sidney

Good luck Will! x

£10

Michael Ring