I can see and hear actually, a little bit of each! I have Usher's Syndrome which means I have deafness and deteriorating vision.
My goal is to raise $4,000 for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia by running a half marathon!
I know I know, loads of people do half marathons, but remember...I have a few more challenges than most people! Try running with ear plugs in and wearing tunnel vision goggles and you'll get an idea of what it's like! You'll see me training early mornings in the CBD in my oh-so-attractive "PARTIALLY SIGHTED" high-vis vest, with my colleagues who are supporting me in this goal.
I'm lucky because I have Yarra and I'm forever grateful to the amazing people at SEDA who gave her to me and put in the time to train us so we can become the awesome team we are now. That’s why I’m hoping you’ll support me in reaching my goal by donating today!
The half marathon I'm running is Brimbank Park on Sunday 19th March 2017.
Our mission is to enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or vision impaired throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services free of charge.
About Fundraiser
Sophie Thomas
Prahran, VIC
Sat, 25 Mar 2017
Neeha Avasarala
$ 50
Hi Sophie, congratulations on your marathon, what a great effort to raise money to a good cause. So proud of you! Cheers Neeha xoxo
Sun, 19 Mar 2017
Rachel Fancoli
$ 50
We did it Soph!!!! So happy to have achieved this goal with you xox
Sun, 19 Mar 2017
K S
$ 20
Sun, 19 Mar 2017
Anonymous
$ 50
Sun, 19 Mar 2017
Karen Deignan
$ 50
Go Soph! Lots of love from Dublin xxx
Fri, 17 Mar 2017
Jo Chubb
$ 300
I'm so proud to be your sister. You are amazing. Love you so much. Wish I could be there to be your cheerleader.
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
Alison Watts
$ 150
Good luck Sophie - great cause!
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
Lindsay Eaton
$ 100
Very inspirational Soph!! Love Linz & Jaz
Wed, 15 Mar 2017
Katie Barry
$ 20
This is so impressive Sophie - well done on all your efforts and good luck on the day of the run. Listen to the crowd - it's amazing what some cheering from the sideline can do!
Our mission is to enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or vision impaired throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services free of charge.
Hi Sophie, congratulations on your marathon, what a great effort to raise money to a good cause. So proud of you! Cheers Neeha xoxo