I've been working in the Community and Events Fundraising team at NDCS for two years now and they've told me to take a running jump! Well, that's not strictly true but I am going to be taking on a charity run and a jump, oh and also a bike ride just to finish me off!

On Saturday 8th May I will be jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet and freefalling at 120mph...

Then on Monday 31st May I will be running 10km in London...

And finally on Saturday 19th June I will be cycling 100km, through the night...

As I'm writing this my heart has started beating faster and I feel a bit sick. The run and bike ride are going to take a lot of training so if you need me I'll be in the gym. As for the skydive, I think counselling might be more appropriate - some of you have already witnessed the fear that I'm feeling about this one but I'm determined to do it and raise plenty of money in the process!

Deafness is not an easy cause to identify with unless you or someone close to you has experienced it but is a disability which can be totally isolating. Deaf children often miss out on chatter in the playground, they feel confused when people laugh and they haven't heard the joke, they feel scared when the tube stops in a tunnel and they haven't heard the announcement, they feel left out when people talk about their favourite song and they can't contribute and they feel hurt when people don't think they're worth the time it takes to repeat what they've said.

NDCS works to provide information and support to deaf children and their families at a time when it is needed most. Please help make a difference.

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