England Deaf Rugby Tour

I have been playing rugby since I was 16, starting with my local team at Crediton RFC in the U18’s team and now for the ladies’ team. I was also in the Exeter Chiefs Women’s Academy at Exeter College for 2 years. I have been volunteering every week for the past couple of seasons, helping to coach the U13 girls’ team at Crediton which is an incredibly rewarding role, I hope to inspire and be a role model for the young girls who are a part of this squad. As a training sports therapist, I have also volunteered to help out with the first aid and therapy of the Crediton Men's 1st team and I currently help with the therapy at Torquay Athletic Rugby Club for the men's teams. I have been hard of hearing for a few years now, and in October 2017 I got my first hearing aid. I didn't realise the amount that I had missed until I received the hearing aid! Rugby is a sport which I have been passionate about for years and the have the opportunity to be involved with the England Deaf Rugby Union (EDRU) Women's squad is amazing, and I feel extremely lucky. EDRU are planning a tour to South Africa in May 2020, and I am really proud that I have qualified to be involved in the tour. The tour will consist of a 3 part test for the men's team and a planned international game for the EDRU women. This tour is partially self funded, therefore I am asking for any kind donations to help me get to South Africa. I will be planning other fundraising events in the run up to the tour. Any donation is very appreciated by myself and the whole of EDRU as we aim to promote silent rugby. https://www.facebook.com/englanddeafrugby/  https://twitter.com/deafrugby