Hear For Less founder Robert Henry recently completed a Tough Mudder challenge, raising over $1,000 for Deaf Children Australia to support a family camp for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
Most deaf children attend mainstream schools, often as the only student with a hearing loss. Camps like these give children the chance to meet other deaf and hard of hearing young people, realise they're not alone, and build friendships that continue long after the camp ends.
Rob described the Tough Mudder as his toughest yet, but was glad the fundraising target was reached and thanked everyone who donated. The camps help children build communication skills, a sense of identity and self-esteem, leading to greater participation in family and community life, and Rob's story shows that any kind of grass-roots fundraising, from a Bunnings BBQ to a personal challenge, can make a real difference.
