Donations for
the DeafBlind Association (NSW) Inc.
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Jeff at Manly Beach, Sydney get-together with the DeafBlind NSW group. Jeff's
walk is aiming to raise $60,000 towards the purchase of a bus
for transport and excursions for DeafBlind persons including wheelchair
access. Donations to
date: $5,739.70
DeafBlind and Jeff thank you very much for your kindness.. There are several reasons for Jeff's walk but one of the most important is to raise funds and awareness for the DeafBlind Association. He is making an enormous effort to walk this distance on his own WITHOUT a support backup vehicle of any kind. Everything he needs for the journey he carries on his back in a backpack. This includes, food, water, clothing, a small tent, thermal sleeping bag, the satellite phone, radio equipment, antenna and a battery big enough for reliable communications. He wears a solar charging panel around his neck to keep power up to the battery while he walks in the hot sun. At night, this time of year the temperatures can drop to around zero degrees Celsius and so warm bedding and clothing are essential and this is quite heavy to carry over a long distance. The weight of the backpack is about 28 Kg. His fresh water supply weighs 8 Kg alone. Every possible saving in weight has been made, for example, even the toothbrush is cut in half. Jeff would
very much appreciate any donations toward this very worthwhile
cause. Donations to the the DeafBlind Association (NSW) Inc. can easily be made by one of the following methods below:
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The
DeafBlind Association (NSW) Inc. is a peak body for people who
are DeafBlind in NSW. It provides advocacy, support and social networking
services to people who are DeafBlind. Once a month - hopefully more
often in the future - the HandoverHand Club meets on a variety of
activities decided by the members.
There is a monthly newsletter - Rainbow News. |
