# Oarsome effort by charity CEO fundraisers

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/11/07/oarsome-effort-charity-ceo-fundraisers/
- Published: 2012-11-07T11:58:20+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Three charity CEOs going by the name of ‘The Three Tenners’ have finished their 
gruelling challenge of each completing 10 Olympic and Paralympic events in 10 months,
so far raising over £17,000 for improved services for blind and partially-sighted
people. The events kicked off on January 1st this year with a 12k run up Box Hill.
The last event, sculling, took place last week (November 2nd) at the London Regatta
Centre at Royal Albert Dock.

  

 David Scott-Ralphs, SeeAbility CEO joined Peter Corbett, CEO of Thomas Pocklington
Trust and Mike Brace, who is himself blind and recently-retired CEO of Vision 2020UK,
to prepare for each of their 10 events (5 individual and 5 team) with an intensive
training programme.

  

 The preparation for last Friday’s rowing was held in a simulated rowing tank – 
the only one in Europe – where the intrepid fundraisers could learn the basic techniques
of sculling before getting into a boat together and trying to do it in synch.

  

 Paralympic coach Simon Goodey, an expert in adaptive rowing, put the ‘Three Tenners’
through their paces until they were ready to complete the event on the 2,000 metre
course.

  

 As well as sculling, other events have included Boccia, Goalball, the London Marathon,
London Triathlon, boxing, windsurfing, tandem cycling, judo, fencing and sailing.

  

 David Scott-Ralphs comments, “It’s been a tremendous experience preparing for every
event and we have been able to get a sense of the long arduous hours both Olympic
and Paralympic athletes endure to reach their level of performance. But our overriding
sentiment is one of humility, especially when we consider how many fantastic volunteers
there are who, week in, week out, give up their time to make it possible for people
of all shapes, sizes and disabilities to take part in sport and competition. We’re
hoping that everyone can boost our fundraising efforts so that we can reach our 
target of £30,000. All the money is going directly to improve services for blind
and partially sighted people, including getting them more involved in their communities
through sport and other leisure activities.”

  

 If you wish to donate, please visit [www.bmycharity.com/3tenner](http://www.bmycharity.com/3tenner)
or call SeeAbility on 01372 755 000 for more information.

  

 **ENDS**

  

 **Notes to editors**

  

 *  SeeAbility is the operating name for The Royal School for the Blind, a national
   charity which has for over 200 years provided support for people who are blind
   or partially sighted and have additional disabilities. They currently operate
   a range of services in Bristol, Devon, East Sussex, Hampshire, Humberside, Kent,
   London, Sheffield, Somerset, Surrey and West Sussex.

 *  SeeAbility offers a wide range of specialised residential, community and rehabilitation
   services for people with a visual impairment and additional disabilities. They
   aim to provide each individual with the support they need to develop essential
   life skills for greater independence and a fulfilling life.

 *  SeeAbility's eye 2 eye Campaign is improving eye care and vision for people 
   with a learning disability through access to information, specially adapted sight
   tests and low vision support.
     
 *  SeeAbility provides a comprehensive range of information and advice on eye care
   and vision for people with learning disabilities and eye care professionals visit
   [www.seeability.org](http://www.seeability.org).

 *  SeeAbility is a member of UK Vision Strategy and Eye Health Alliance which promote
   awareness of and the importance of regular accessible sight tests.

 *  SeeAbility's Head Office is based in Epsom, Surrey. For further information 
   call 01372 755000.

 

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