Davey_Jones Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 HI Guys I am extending this cause to the public. It come out of my Athletics and Triathlon club based in Bedford. We are trying to raise enough funds for one of our own to compete in Ironman 2017 PE. If she completes the race, she will be the first South African visually impaired athlete to complete the Ironman. She also happens to be one of the coolest, funniest and smartest people you will ever meet. As a visually impaired athlete she has to compete with a guide in all races. This usually means that she would need to purchase two race entries per event, for her and the guide. The guide usually does not get any reward (seldom gets even an official entry nor race number nor medal) so finding someone to give of themselves selflessly is not easy. Below is the message posted on the crowd funding website. Donations are made in pounds as its a british website. Don't be alarmed it is legit and you can even pay via your pay pal account should you require extra assurance. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/TeamJEPPEforHelen Would really appreciate any support you guys give. We are hoping to raise at least £1,000 Helen is one of us (a Jeppe Runner) who has albinism and she is visually impaired but this does not stop her from living her dream. Everyday she is faced with difficulties and obstacles caused by her condition and this is not going to stand in the way of her competing in Iron man 2017. We tend to forget just how easy it is for us to complete our daily tasks......imagine going about your normal day with only about 10 percent of your vision. You can read her full story by going to her facebook page "Helen Webb - Visually Impaired Athlete" this is one brave lady. In true JEPPE style we want to help Helen fullfil her dream by assisting her to get to Iron man 2017 and bring home that medal!
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