Sense to lead Rotherham walk to boost support for the disabled

AN AWARENESS-raising walk led by people with complex disabilities will hit the streets of Rotherham next week. 
By Gareth Dennison
Published 19th Jun 2019, 12:48 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2019, 13:05 BST
Participants on one of last year’s walks.Participants on one of last year’s walks.
Participants on one of last year’s walks.

Organised by national disability charity Sense, the event is a call for greater visibility for disabled people across the community. 

Sense care manager and walk organiser, Sarah Graham, said she was “really excited” that people could get involved in the inaugural walk in support of people with disabilities. 

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“We encourage local people to join us in this wonderful initiative,” she added.

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    The event is one of 15 Sense Walks which are taking place across England and Wales on Wednesday (June 26) and coincides with Deafblind Awareness Week.

    The one-mile walk will kick off at 11am from the Sense centre on Coleridge Road, East Dene, and will see participants pound the pavements through Rotherham, ending at the Sense shop on Frederick Street.

    To join the free walk contact [email protected]. 

     

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