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Help Jinnie raise money

For participating in 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k

My Story…

Jinnie has been involved with Blind Beginnings since 2014 as part of the Youth Leadership Program and she is currently serving her third term as the Youth Representative on the Blind Beginnings Board of Directors. Since Jinnie was not exposed to many other people who were blind or partially sighted her own age before coming to Blind Beginnings, she was not aware of the potential she had within herself. It was through Blind Beginnings' Youth Leadership and Pre-Employment programs that Jinnie realized she would one day be able to ride the bus independently, and go to university. In the What Happens After Grad Workshop, Jinnie was exposed to the vast range of jobs available to people who are blind, which has guided her towards her education and career path of becoming a writer or a professor. Lastly, physical activity was something Jinnie didn't think she could do until she came to Blind Beginnings and completed the Do The Grind Blind Challenge. She is excited to run in this 5k!

Description

Seeing things differently inspires limitless potential.

When most people think about children who are blind or partially sighted, they lower their expectations of what is possible. The result? Children who are blind or partially sighted often grow up underestimating their abilities and not reaching their potential. Blind Beginnings sees things differently. Through educational and experiential workshops, pre-employment training, summer camps, recreational activities and individualized counselling, Blind Beginnings offers these youth opportunities to develop skills, confidence and independence.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 22 Debra Legge Good luck Jinnie. $25.00
May 31 Gary Cohen There are no boundaries only human limitations. $25.00
May 31 Maria Zeldis $25.00
May 30 angell lu-lebel $25.00