Jessica Digby

Jessica's fundraiser for The National Deaf Children's Society

Fundraising for The National Deaf Children's Society
£2,040
raised of £2,000 target
by 51 supporters
Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
We support deaf children and their families to make their future brighter.

Story

Although I don't particularly enjoy running (oops) I am running London Marathon in April 2024 to raise money for a charity close to my heart - The National Deaf Children's Society. 💜

Growing up partially hearing (deaf in one ear) I have always faced challenges in education, the workplace, and just socially! That being said, I have also been very privileged and lucky enough that my hearing has never held me back from anything I needed or wanted to do. Unfortunately many children and families in the UK are not as fortunate.

The National Deaf Children's Society provides expert support on childhood deafness, raises awareness, and campaigns for deaf children’s rights so that they have the same opportunities as everyone else. Their work includes providing Sign Language education for families, lobbying the government to improve audiology services and calling for more teachers to be qualified as ToD (Teachers of the Deaf), and educating employers on how to support deaf colleagues.

Your support for myself and this great cause would be very much appreciated! 💜

Feel free to follow my training on Strava (on the App or in the page below 👇)!

🏃‍♀️ Enough from me, off to start running and hopefully not break a leg before my wedding in June!! 🏃‍♀️

About the charity

We are the National Deaf Children’s Society, the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children’s rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,039.14
+ £333.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,039.14
Offline donations
£0.00

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