THE Hampshire Autistic Society is appealing for runners with places in next year's London Marathon to raise money for the charity.

Community fundraiser Sally Stemp would like to hear from anyone who wants to help people and their families coping with autism.

She said: "By running the London Marathon for the society you will be helping to raise the hundreds of thousands of pounds needed each year.

"This goes towards supporting our education, care, support and development services."

If you have not got a place the charity has a number of Gold Bond places available for people able to raise a minimum of £1,000.

For details call 01489 880881.