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http://www.wigantoday.net/wigan-news?articleid=2723703
A saddle-sore Wigan mum braved searing temperatures to take part in a punishing African bike marathon.
Catherine Aubrey from Appley Bridge raised more than £3,200 for the National Deaf Children's Society by undertaking a week-long cycle challenge across Namibia.
The 47-year old mother of one cycled 500km through Damaraland, one of the oldest deserts on the continent, taking in breath-taking scenery and views of wild animals along the way.
Catherine was one of 1,500 adventurous individuals who have taken part in an NDCS challenge and committed to raising money for deaf children and their families since they began in 1997.
She said: "This was my second challenge in aid of deaf children and it was the toughest!
"The trip was a real adventure as well as a rewarding challenge –
although the heat and the hills were really tricky, I met some incredible people, and saw some spectacular desert scenery in Namibia.
"I wanted to support the NDCS because I believe the work they do really benefits deaf children and their families. I trained hard and am pleased to say I succeeded in raising as much money as possible to ensure a world without barriers for every deaf child."
Helen Williams, NDCS Head of Events, said: "Every day in the UK, three babies are born deaf and 90% are born to hearing parents with little experience of deafness.
"The NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to the support of deaf children and young people, their families, and professionals working with them.
"The NDCS is funded almost entirely through public donations. None of our work would be possible without the commitment of people like Catherine."
To take the challenge call 0870 774 2444.
A saddle-sore Wigan mum braved searing temperatures to take part in a punishing African bike marathon.
Catherine Aubrey from Appley Bridge raised more than £3,200 for the National Deaf Children's Society by undertaking a week-long cycle challenge across Namibia.
The 47-year old mother of one cycled 500km through Damaraland, one of the oldest deserts on the continent, taking in breath-taking scenery and views of wild animals along the way.
Catherine was one of 1,500 adventurous individuals who have taken part in an NDCS challenge and committed to raising money for deaf children and their families since they began in 1997.
She said: "This was my second challenge in aid of deaf children and it was the toughest!
"The trip was a real adventure as well as a rewarding challenge –
although the heat and the hills were really tricky, I met some incredible people, and saw some spectacular desert scenery in Namibia.
"I wanted to support the NDCS because I believe the work they do really benefits deaf children and their families. I trained hard and am pleased to say I succeeded in raising as much money as possible to ensure a world without barriers for every deaf child."
Helen Williams, NDCS Head of Events, said: "Every day in the UK, three babies are born deaf and 90% are born to hearing parents with little experience of deafness.
"The NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to the support of deaf children and young people, their families, and professionals working with them.
"The NDCS is funded almost entirely through public donations. None of our work would be possible without the commitment of people like Catherine."
To take the challenge call 0870 774 2444.