Get Sharlene to Australia to fulfil her dream of representing her country

$170 donated
Given by 6 generous donors in around 4 months

To raise funds for travel, accommodation, uniforms etc for the NZ A blind cricket team to tour Australia

Wellington

Kia ora, I’m Sharlene and I’m visually impaired. I got diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosis last year which saw me having to give up driving and mountain biking. Fortunately I got introduced to blind sports, especially blind cricket. I am honoured to represent my country for the NZ A team in the development tour of Australia. I am looking forward to developing my game and touring with my fellow teammates.

Sharlene Turner's involvement (page creator)

I got diagnosed with a visual impairment last year which led me to trying out blind sports for the first time. I was able to go to a development camp for blind cricket which led to being selected for the NZ A team which is going on a development tour to Australia 🇦🇺

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Following the line   24 June 2018

To all my adoring league of fans out there I thought I would regale you with how it has been for an aspiring international cricketer training away in central Wellington, New Zealand. First let me thank you for all your many well wishes, I feel your love and mindfulness presence and I take this into consideration when working out, yes I am powered by your aroha. I am pleased to report I have been building a base of fitness by consistently pumping iron or what is it called? Getting the gains? This happens during the week after a long arduous day of graft at the hospital assisting those who save people’s lives. Yes that’s right not only am I a potentially, possibly a cricketing athlete, I also indirectly save lives so my adoring many, many fans this is why you should chuck a dollar or two my way. Now let me tell you, on a Saturday I rise with the sun, eat oats with a shot of ACV (apple cider vinegar). With this fuel I transform it on a 20m artificial soccer turf designed for children but actually, it’s a sprint training turf for international cricketing athletes such as myself. In fact sometimes children play football while I train, I think they secretly admire the athletical feat taking place on their grounds, gasping at my speed and enthusiasm. I have lost 3kg so far, well on my way to be just like Daniel Vetorri, except more pretty. I will keep working on building this fitness base until our first training camp in three weeks time. Here I will learn more cricket skills and hopefully I will have the equipment to practice these professional skills back at home 🏏 [Image description: a picture of wannabe international athlete Sharlene doing a thumbs up during her sprint training at her local primary school]

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Latest donations

Darby/Steef
Darby/Steef on 20 Jul 2018
Remember Shazzizzle, Ritchie started out on the developmental squad! And now look at him! He’s flying choppers all over the place!
$50
Sam and Hils
Sam and Hils on 16 Jul 2018
Go show them Ozzie’s how to play Looks like you are having a great time, so have fun
$30
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Jun 2018
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Jack D
Jack D on 24 Jun 2018
Give it heaps Aunty Shar.
$10
Neroli
Neroli on 13 Jun 2018
So looking forward to training and touring with you Sharlene!!!
$10
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This campaign started on 4 Jun 2018 and ended on 30 Sep 2018.