Hey everyone, welcome to my JustGiving fundraising page!  I will be running in the Vitality London 10000 in London on May 28th. This is an annual 10km running event and the charity I will be running for is the National Deaf Children’s Society. 

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) are dedicated to the needs of all deaf children, their families and carers. 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents with little or no experience of deafness or knowledge of how to communicate with a deaf person. Without the right support, deaf children and young people are vulnerable to isolation, abuse, bullying, poor self-esteem and low levels of achievement.

When I was diagnosed as profoundly hearing impaired at 18 months old, the NDCS provided a support system for my family, who at that stage were new to the deaf world. Without the guidance of the NDCS community throughout my childhood and school years I wouldn’t be where I am today. 

Having said that, I would like other deaf children to benefit like myself from the work of the NDCS. So please donate, any contributions will be welcome for this cause!