Ruth Stacey

Ruth's Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race 2016

Fundraising for Berkshire Vision
£1,224
raised of £800 target
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Berkshire Vision

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We support blind & visually impaired people to build confidence and independence.

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I began canoeing in July 2013 when Adventure Dolphin Centre invited partially sighted and blind members of Berkshire Vision to take part in a 6 week canoeing course in Pangbourne.  Having developed a love for the sport I have made the scary, some might say bonkers, decision of partnering Jim Lemin, my canoeing coach, in the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race this Easter. This will entail 125 miles of canal and river canoeing with 77 portages – that’s when we carry our canoe around the locks – in 4 consecutive days.  I am very lucky to have been given the opportunity to discover what I can achieve when given a challenge and to meet so many wonderful, supportive people.  I have decided to use this event to raise funds for both Berkshire Vision and the Adventure Dolphin Centre to help give other people the opportunity to enjoy their chosen sport.

 It’s all about
“Ability not disability”.

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Berkshire Vision

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Losing your sight can be really frightening. Berkshire Vision provide vital emotional and practical support, and adapted sports and activities to over 1400 blind and visually impaired children and adults in Berkshire. We help reduce loneliness and isolation and build confidence and independence.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,223.67
+ £215.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,073.67
Offline donations
£150.00

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