Vaughan Roles

Trek For Vision

I'm trekking for Vision Australia

Those of you who know me know I am totally blind. I am professionally employed and give to the community through charitable work each year. This year I have chosen Vision Australia because I truly believe in the work they do. I want to see the lives of blind people continue to be positively changed by Vision Australia. To do this, I need your help. 

For my part, in March 2024, I (along with a small group of other trekkers) am taking on a self-funded Trek in New Zealand for Vision Australia. This trek is an important opportunity to promote blindness generally, raise public awareness of the work of Vision Australia and raise important funds to support two very important Vision Australia programs - Vision Australia Quality Living Groups and Vision Australia Radio. 

In brief, Vision Australia Quality Living Groups provide emotional, educational and peer support services to adjusting to life with reduced or no vision - i'm sure you would all appreciate this change is very significant which is why the continuation of these groups is vital. 

Vision Australia radio is equally important - it focuses on dissemination of blindness specific information to people who are blind or vision impaired, along with information that is not readily available to us from other media outlets. Over 350,000 people listen to these broadcasts monthly - in spite of the fact there are over 600 volunteers keeping this vital service running, operation costs exceed $2 million annually. 

Please check out the Impact page of my website if you would like to know more about these crucial programs and the difference your donation will make. 

In short, if you want to make a tangible difference to the lives of people who are blind or have low vision, stop reading and donate. Be assured, my Participation in the Trek is totally self-funded and all money raised will go to helping people who are blind or have low vision to live independently. 

I would be very grateful if you could do two things for me - share this page with your network and donate. 

To keep up with my training and preparation, follow me on instagram at vaughan.adventures. 

Here is my interview on the Seeing Eye Dog show as well, please take a listen: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/vaughan-and-scooter-take-trek-for-vision

Thank you for your support!

 

I'm fundraising for

Those of you who know me know I am totally blind. I am professionally employed and give to the community through charitable work each year. This year I have chosen Vision Australia because I truly believe in the work they do. I want to see the lives of blind people continue to be positively changed by Vision Australia. To do this, I need your help. 

For my part, in March 2024, I (along with a small group of other trekkers) am taking on a self-funded Trek in New Zealand for Vision Australia. This trek is an important opportunity to promote blindness generally, raise public awareness of the work of Vision Australia and raise important funds to support two very important Vision Australia programs - Vision Australia Quality Living Groups and Vision Australia Radio. 

In brief, Vision Australia Quality Living Groups provide emotional, educational and peer support services to adjusting to life with reduced or no vision - i'm sure you would all appreciate this change is very significant which is why the continuation of these groups is vital. 

Vision Australia radio is equally important - it focuses on dissemination of blindness specific information to people who are blind or vision impaired, along with information that is not readily available to us from other media outlets. Over 350,000 people listen to these broadcasts monthly - in spite of the fact there are over 600 volunteers keeping this vital service running, operation costs exceed $2 million annually. 

Please check out the Impact page of my website if you would like to know more about these crucial programs and the difference your donation will make. 

In short, if you want to make a tangible difference to the lives of people who are blind or have low vision, stop reading and donate. Be assured, my Participation in the Trek is totally self-funded and all money raised will go to helping people who are blind or have low vision to live independently. 

I would be very grateful if you could do two things for me - share this page with your network and donate. 

To keep up with my training and preparation, follow me on instagram at vaughan.adventures. 

Here is my interview on the Seeing Eye Dog show as well, please take a listen: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/vaughan-and-scooter-take-trek-for-vision

Thank you for your support!

 

My fundraising achievements

Updated profile

Increased goal

Raised over $250

Thank you to my Sponsors

$369.25

Sarah Keys

You got this Vaughan! From a colleague at Legal Aid NSW

$211

Greg Schumer

Such a worthwhile cause Vaughan. Hope you enjoy this amazing experience.

$211

Paul Wiggins

well done Vaughan with unbridled determination

$211

Eugene Renard

Well done Vaughan! Hope you and Scooter have a great trek. Very happy to support you in this endeavour!

$211

Amanda Lyras

What a fantastic initiative Vaughan, wishing you and Scooter a successful hike in NZ.

$211

Sarah Carr

Good luck Vaughan.

$211

Pam & Sue Ewens

Well done Vaughan. We look forward to hearing all about the trek.

$211

Nikola Velcic

$211

John Heazlewood

$158.25

Bryan & Pat Roles

we feel so proud to support Vaughan on this trek

$105.50

Patricia Prociv

Have fun Vaughan

$105.50

Monique Hitter

Good luch Vaughan and Scooter!!

$105.50

Tanya Finneran

$105.50

Susie Breuer

Good luck Vaughan. I would love to hear about your adventure.

$105.50

Kachina Allen

Enjoy the adventure. We love you and Scooter! Hope you stay warm, mostly dry, see plenty of wildlife and generally have an incredible time.

$105.50

Peter De Mattia

$105.50

Anonymous

A wonderful cause to support. Hope that you and Scooter enjoy your hike and looking forward to the next installment of Scooter cam :)

$105.50

Ikbal Khan

Well done Vaughan

$105.50

Warren Saxelby

Go for it Vaughan

$105.50

Amanda Butler

Have an amazing trip.

$105.50

John Dolan

$105.50

Cam Southey

Good luck Vaughan. You have always inspired us all growing up. You can do this. Awesome work

$105.50

Sherelle Connolly

Hi Vaughan goodluck really proud of you and Scooter. Sherelle and the rest of UAA

$105.50

Cameron Roles

Well done mate and all the beat with the trek.

$105.50

Julie Thirlway

Go Vaughn and Scooter!!! You guys will have a blast and I hope you meet and exceed your fundraising target!

$100

Rebekah Doran

Can't wait to hear about it! Good luck Vaughan and Scooter

$53.25

Jim Duffy

Kia Ora Vaughan and a back scratch for Scooter. Awesome initiative!

$52.75

Jasper Roles

Super proud of you Vaughan keep up the good work.

$52.75

Denise Doughty

Love you Vaughan, so proud Aunty Neece

$52.75

Ashton Roles

So proud of your sacrifice and dedication to the cause. What you’re doing is showing that people with blindness truly can do all and the charity you’re raising is helping the next generation of blind people get access to the resources they need. Congratulations mate!!

$52.75

Rezana K

All the best Vaughan!

$52.75

Sally Cowling

All power to you and Scooter. The Harris Park Branch will be cheering you on !

$52.75

Phil Penn

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

Jennifer Parry

hi Vaughn i wish you every success and i'm sure you will meet this challenge head on.

$52.75

Amanda Tsang

What a fantastic thing you and Scooter are doing!

$52.75

Nicholas Stewart

Dear Vaughan, what a wonderful Trek! Thank you for giving up your time to raise these important funds.

$52.75

Jenny Hansen

$52.75

Dr Ben Koh

You are an inspiration Vaughan. Thanks for doing this!

$52.75

Peta Prentice

Wishing you all the very best. What an adventure!

$52.75

Domi & John Ewens

Great achievement Vaughan

$52.75

Georgia Burke

Amazing stuff Vaughan! Good luck!

$52.75

Alison Ashmore

Championing a great cause Vaughan. Enjoy your epic adventure!

$52.75

Jane Sanders

$52.75

Howard Robilliard

$52.75

Jan Pittard

Great undertaking, Vaughan!

$52.75

G Scholtz

$51

Sharda Ramjas

Good luck Vaughan! I hope you and the team and Scooter stay safe and well on the trek and I can't wait to hear all about it when you return!

$51

Nigel Roles

$50

Sophia Mascia

What an amazing challenge! Good luck - I know you and Scooter will do great!

$50

Central Lawyers Pty Ltd

Go Vaughan! So proud of you!!

$50

Sophie Bathurst

$50

Alasdair Allen

It's a pleasure to have you over Vaughn. Now tear up that track!

$33.76

Neusha Ghahreman

Good Luck, Vaughan! We’ll all be cheering you and Scoot on from Parra👏🏽

$21.10

Anonymous

Good luck mate

$21.10

Amanda Rowe

Good luck with your trick and I hope you get the amount of fundraising you’d like.

$21.10

Carolann Griffiths

$21.10

Zoey Roles

I love you so much dad. It may not seem like it but i am proud that you are doing this and i am proud to have you as my dad.

$15.82

Kim B

$10.55

A Jones

Good luck!