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My Challenge for Vision |
I'm fundraising for Seeing Eye Dogs
I'm fundraising for Seeing Eye Dogs
My
name is William (Bill) Watson, I am legally blind and live in the Redcliffe
area. I have been involved in tandem cycling with my support workers and have
been working up to do a ride from Bundaberg to Redcliffe to raise much needed
funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.
This is something that is close to my heart. The government portion of funding for Seeing Eye Dogs and Vision Australia is limited and capped annually. I have recently been fortunate enough to receive my beautiful seeing eye dog, Vanessa. Not only has Vanessa been my eyes, but she has also been a wonderful and loving companion for me during some of my darkest times. Having a seeing eye dog has given me a new lease on life and it is something I believe every visually impaired person should have access to if needed. Sadly, due to a lack of funding, this is not something that everyone is able to access.
Considering this, I am doing a fundraising tandem ride of my own volition from Bundaberg to Redcliff from 26 August to the 8 September 2021 to raise money for “Seeing Eye Dogs Australia”. My mission is to raise $10,000 plus, this will contribute to the costs of a seeing eye dog for someone in need and change their life like it has changed mine.
When
I ride tandem with my support worker it gives me a sense of fulfilment and
freedom that I never used to have. I have found my passion and I now want to
use it to give back to those in need.
I am seeking support by way of donations, sponsorship, or promotion to create awareness around my fundraising tandem bike ride.
I
would love to hear from you regarding this and would appreciate any support you
can offer. I can be contacted via email at Bill_22@optusnet.com.au or on my mobile number 0403 247 279.
Yours
sincerely,
Bill
Watson
My fundraising achievements
Updated profile
Self donation
Increased goal
Raised over $250
Thank you to my Supporters
$208
Www.silverbackdc.com
$150
Cameron Watson
$124.80
David Gray
Thanks for inviting me to pilot your bike
$104
Linda Bice
Best of luck Bill and safe riding. A very inspirational story.
$104
Lisa & Matt
Have a wonderful Ride !
$104
James, Any, Icarus And Pluto
Great effort Bill and your team for participating in this ride. We know you will do a great job and we will be cheering you on.
$104
Lisa Trendell
Good luck Bill, have fun. Love your passion!
$104
Anonymous
$100
Qld Health Level 10 Block 7 Rbwh
Bill all the best from Linda and Chris Hewitt and all the team from Qld Health Block 7
$54.08
Katie Sexton
$54.08
Matt Downey
Great work, Bill! Inspirational stuff! Matt ;)
$54.08
Matt Reed
Good luck Bill, you'll crush it mate! From your physio Matt
$54.08
Angela And Aria
Good luck Bill. 🙂
$54.08
Harriet
Sounds like an amazing challenge! Good luck and please give Nessy a pat from me :)
$54.08
Amanda Sheppard
Great cause! Well done Bill :)
$52
Helen
All the best. Have a good trip.
$50
Adrian Kelly
Good Luck Bill, from Adrian the Physio
$31.20
Peter Cracknell
Wishing you warm northerly winds at your back !
$31.20
Tell & Dan
Good luck and ride safe!!
$31.20
Janice Sultana
Good luck brother. Stay safe.
$31.20
Luke Pozzoli
Good luck Bill!
$30
Prishani
Great work, Bill!! Good Luck!
$26
Lara Wingreen
Good luck on the ride Bill!!
$10.40
Mell And John
I am so proud of you dad! You're amazing!
$10.40
Bill Watson
$10
You got this Bill!