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    Iʼve raised £1,355 to send Jennifer, a Special Olympics figure skater to the 2023 World Winter Games in Russia.

    North Yorkshire
    Funded on Saturday, 22nd October 2022

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    Story

    Jennifer has a learning disability and is profoundly deaf. Around the age of 2 years, brain scans indicated that she would be unlikely to walk, communicate and lead a fulfilling life. How wrong we were, despite these problems, Jennifer took everything in her stride and with her love of music and dancing, decided to learn to ice skate. Jennifer started skating 10 years ago, she participated in the 2017 Winter World games, where she achieved a 4th place. We are very proud to say that she has been selected to represent Great Britain again in 2022, when she skates in Russia, this time with her partner in a pairs event as well as singles. Special Olympics, skating and competing has given Jenny so many skills, boosted her confidence and helped her into employment, which has increased her independence and self esteem.

    Lock down has drastically affected her access to the rink, presently coaching is done off ice, but she is still as committed as ever, training hard and continuing to hold down her two part-time jobs. Please help us to make her dream come true, any donations would be so very much appreciated, thank you.

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    • Helena Lee3 years ago
      Helena Lee

      Helena Lee

      3 years ago

      It is with sadness that we have to share the news that the 2023 World Winter games has been cancelled. We would like to thank everyone for their support. All funds raised through this page and elsewhere, has been paid, as planned, to Special Olympics GB. Jenny will be continuing her training in preparation for participation in the qualifying competition for the 2025 games".

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    • Helena Lee3 years ago
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      Helena Lee

      3 years ago

      Well despite the World Winter Games being pushed back to 2023, by you know what! The team are making the most of this additional time and are continuing to train hard, here we all are in Hemel Hempstead after a busy training weekend.

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    • Helena Lee3 years ago
      Helena Lee

      Helena Lee

      3 years ago

      My last competition before lockdown, I love the pairs routine, I think the smile on my face says it all. I cant wait to show our routine off to the Judges in Kazan!

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    Page last updated on: 3/16/2022 15.54

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    91

    • Paul Ramskill

      Paul Ramskill

      Jan 13, 2022

      Jenny, I've just watched video with the Tina Turner music you were great and I wish you well for the World Winter Games Paul

      £10.00

    • Ross Ellis

      Ross Ellis

      Oct 17, 2021

      £15.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jul 31, 2021

      £20.00

    • Craig 😉

      Craig 😉

      Jul 30, 2021

      You're doing great, Chicken xxx

      £50.00

    • Jane Patrickson

      Jane Patrickson

      Jul 30, 2021

      So proud of you Jenny, best of luck 🤩

      £30.00

    • Carl Goodchild

      Carl Goodchild

      Jun 14, 2021

      The very best of look and tenacity of purpose

      £5.00

    • Bob W

      Bob W

      Jun 13, 2021

      Best wishes and good luck

      £10.00

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