Julia Gillett

Gilletts go trekking for Sense

Fundraising for Sense
£5,195
raised of £4,000 target
by 44 supporters
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Sense

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RCN 289868
We support people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world

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Inspired by James and Antonia’s travels we have become more adventurous and this year we are pushing ourselves well out of the comfort zone with a six day trek through the Simian mountains in Ethiopa, walking up to 12 hours a day, reaching 4,500m altitude and five nights under canvas.   NO bed, NO showers...think this might be a once in a lifetime thing! 

 There is a compelling reason for such an effort this year… we are supporting a charity, Sense who are embarking on a wonderful new project called TouchBase in Selly Oak, Birmingham. It’s a £14m build that is currently underway and will be finished by Summer 2017. Every penny raised from the trek will go towards this new development which will provide a welcoming environment to the whole community and vital services for deafblind people. TouchBase is an inspiring and innovative project with a vision that people working together can make a real difference.  You can find out more about TouchBase if you visit www.letsbuildtouchbase.org.

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Sense

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 289868
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. Our experts offer support through our centres, holidays, or in people’s own homes. We are here for everyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,195.00
+ £891.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,445.00
Offline donations
£750.00

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