Charlie-Helen Robinson

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My target 100 kms

I'm doing 100K, my way!

This April I’ll be challenging myself to move 100km for Vision Australia’s 100K Your Way.

For someone who is blind or has low vision, staying active and independent isn’t always easy. Even a simple walk or run can be a challenge. Vision Australia is changing that, by playing a crucial role in empowering people of all ages who are blind or have low vision to move the way they choose.

You can join me in supporting this important cause by sponsoring my 100K Your Way challenge and clicking the DONATE button.

Your contribution and encouragement, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for your support. Let's make a positive impact together!

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can help fund the cost of equipment like the special harnesses and leads needed for a Seeing Eye Dog

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can pay for a white cane to help a child get to school safely

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can provide independence and daily living skills sessions like teaching someone who has just lost their sight how to safely cook for themselves

$310

can help provide occupational therapy to help children gain fine and gross motor skills to keep up with peers.

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Thank you for supporting my journey

Today was the memory walk for dementia, but instead of being crushed in the crowds, I did my usual walk at Henley Beach. I then swam. It could potentially be my last swim of the year as that water has a definite chill to it now! Regardless, it was divine.

I also walked yesterday at a 'guided Art walk' in west Beach- at Apex Park. That didn't rack up as many kms as I thought it might... but we are keeping up and I'm on track.

It's a blessing to be able to do all this so freely, so happy to raise a few dollars along the way for such an important service to our print disabled community.

Take care

much love from Charlie

An introduction

Some of you may know about my volunteering role for Vision Australia Radio as a newsreader for the Advertiser / Sunday Mail, in support of the print disabled (and print lazy). For those of you who don't, the service is vital to ensure all members of our community have access to the same information we find so easily and readily available to us.

In South Australia, the Vision Australia Radio service (also known as 5RPH and VAR Adelaide) can be found on 1197AM, varadio.org and IRIS on DAB+ digital radio and streaming online.

It is estimated that 18.4% of South Australians have a print disability, and the Vision Australia Radio service in Adelaide plays a vital role in meeting their information needs. With a broadcast area that covers the vast majority of South Australia’s population, VAR Adelaide listeners rely on the service for readings from daily newspapers, weekly magazines and a selection of disability specific programs.

Each month, around 91 volunteers covering roles including readers, panel operators, editors and presenters donate approximately 1,200 hours to prepare and present the variety of programs heard on VAR Adelaide.

Volunteers range in age from 50 years to 87 years; from university students, retirees and some who are still working (like me).