The New Paper Mr Gareth Chua now feels more confident and healthy. PHOTO: YMCA Mr Gareth Chua does not let autism prevent him from living life to the fullest. The 22-year-old Institute of Technical Education student has taken part in events such as the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. This year, he signed up as a YMCA special needs ambassador and participated in the nationwide YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge, an extension of the first YMCA Inclusive Climb 2019, which saw 10 people with special needs attempt to summit Japan's Mount Fuji. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge 2021 takes place virtually within Singapore.