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I am running in the New York Marathon in November 2006 to raise vital funds for Sense International's work with deafblind people throughout the developing world.
Deafblindness is a combination of vision and hearing impairments. Because 95% of all that is learned comes through sight and hearing, deafblindness causes unique problems with communication, mobility and accessing information.
Due to the lack of awareness and the nature of the disability, deafblind people are amongst the most marginalised group in the world. Mothers and families of deafblind children in developing countries are often blamed or stigmatised for having a disabled child. Too often no one knows how many deafblind people there are, where they are or what happens to them, meaning that deafblind people are certainly among the most marginalised of all people in society. By taking part in this challenge I hope to raise £2,000 for Sense International. Your support will help me achieve the target. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sense International will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.
I am running in the New York Marathon in November 2006 to raise vital funds for Sense International's work with deafblind people throughout the developing world.
Deafblindness is a combination of vision and hearing impairments. Because 95% of all that is learned comes through sight and hearing, deafblindness causes unique problems with communication, mobility and accessing information.
Due to the lack of awareness and the nature of the disability, deafblind people are amongst the most marginalised group in the world. Mothers and families of deafblind children in developing countries are often blamed or stigmatised for having a disabled child. Too often no one knows how many deafblind people there are, where they are or what happens to them, meaning that deafblind people are certainly among the most marginalised of all people in society. By taking part in this challenge I hope to raise £2,000 for Sense International. Your support will help me achieve the target. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sense International will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.