Eye operation
In January 2015, Sarah had a miraculous eye operation at Bristol Eye Hospital including a double retinal detachment, a dislocated lens removed and an artificial lens inserted giving her much improved vision.
R.I.P. Ozzie
On March 6th 2015 Ozzie, Sarah's guide dog, sadly passed away.
Ozzie guided Sarah when she was registered blind for 8 years and after her operation at Moorfields Eye Hospital in February 2011, Ozzie was Sarah's beloved pet for 3 1/2 years. He was a truly wonderful guide dog and gave Sarah much independence as well as much joy and pleasure. Ozzie passed away just after Sarah had her operation at Bristol Eye Hospital which gave her much improved sight.
Ozzie guided Sarah when she was registered blind for 8 years and after her operation at Moorfields Eye Hospital in February 2011, Ozzie was Sarah's beloved pet for 3 1/2 years. He was a truly wonderful guide dog and gave Sarah much independence as well as much joy and pleasure. Ozzie passed away just after Sarah had her operation at Bristol Eye Hospital which gave her much improved sight.
Westbury-on-Trym Primary School (#11)
Sarah spent 4 months taking Ozzie into Westbury-on-Trym Primary School reading with the children and gave the school £200. (Ozzie is a PAT dog....Pets as Therapy). The Crisis Centre Gardening Project (#12) Sarah spent 4 months gardening at the Crisis Centre allotment including; digging the ground, planting seeds and making paths with ex-offenders, ex-alcoholics, ex-drug addicts and those suffering with mental health problems. Sarah gave the project £200. |
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (#13)
Sarah spent 8 months helping in the Penny Brohn Cancer Care office in Bristol and gave the charity £200.
Lawrence Weston Community Farm (#14)
Sarah spent 8 months helping at Lawrence Weston Community Farm and gave the farm £200.
Bristol North West Food Bank (#15)
Sarah spent 4 months helping at the Bristol North West Food Bank and gave the charity £200.
Bright Sparks (#16)
Sarah spent 4 months helping at Bright Sparks Baby & Toddler group and gave them £200.
Singing for the Soul - Age UK (#17)
Sarah has volunteered for 12 months playing the accordion at Stoke Leigh Home and gave £200 to Age UK.
Sarah is having singing lessons - having obtained her singing Grade 8, she is now working towards a Performance Certificate.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Sarah visited the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek and adopted a blind, grey seal called Marlin for £65.
This was paid for through her charity Smiling Eyes International.
This was paid for through her charity Smiling Eyes International.
Sarah is having singing lessons - having obtained her singing Grade 8 she is now working towards a Performance Certificate.
Guide Dog Puppy - Felix
Through losing her own guide dog Ozzie this year, Sarah is now sponsoring a black guide dog named Felix for £8 per month.