Hi this week we bring you a revisit to an excellent interview with the dynamic and positive Colleen Ashby;an author athlete and fundraising champion. Colleen is involved in so many wonderful things and we share this episode now to highlight a fundraiser that is literally close to Colleen’s heart.
Colleen will be captain of a team participating in the the Breaths and Beats Ride for Research,scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, to support heart and lung disease research.  In 2017, Colleen Ashby received a life-saving heart transplant. The operation saved her life but resulted in the loss of around 95% of her vision.
Colleen is someone who does not sit still and let things happen. She is a life-long competitive swimmer and now a keen cyclist. As the Chairperson of WATCAC (Western Australia Tandem Cycling Advisory Council), Colleen proves nothing will stand in her way.Colleen uses this enthusiasm & undaunting passion to encourage others to get involved and to promote great fundraising events.    Join Colleen in changing the lives of West Australians with heart and lung disease by joining the ride or donating today.
Breaths and Beats Ride https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au
Colleen’s fundraising page;https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby

Hi this week we bring you a revisit to an excellent interview with the dynamic and positive Colleen Ashby;an author athlete and fundraising champion. Colleen is involved in so many wonderful things and we share this episode now to highlight a fundraiser that is literally close to Colleen&rsquo;s heart. Colleen will be captain of a team participating in the the Breaths and Beats Ride for Research,scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, to support heart and lung disease research.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2017, Colleen Ashby received a life-saving heart transplant. The operation saved her life but resulted in the loss of around 95% of her vision. Colleen is someone who does not sit still and let things happen. She is a life-long competitive swimmer and now a keen cyclist. As the Chairperson of WATCAC (Western Australia Tandem Cycling Advisory Council), Colleen proves nothing will stand in her way.Colleen uses this enthusiasm &amp; undaunting passion to encourage others to get involved and to promote great fundraising events. &nbsp; &nbsp;Join Colleen in changing the lives of West Australians with heart and lung disease by joining the ride or donating today. Breaths and Beats Ride&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HtVrkTV2hO4wj3qJP1NGT9jSZG6uxXz3BhcwHakGFvdlEowCWviG6NBrp5X9jmsXNg9fScM9Z9A9z1_g0dsIQcnDfujZFk77$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au</a> Colleen&rsquo;s fundraising page;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HtVrkTV2hO4wj3qJP1NGT9jSZG6uxXz3BhcwHakGFvdlEowCWviG6NBrp5X9jmsXNg9fScM9Z9A9z1_g0dsIQcnDfilVUqty$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby</a>

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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Colleen Ashby a dedication & passion hard to beat

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/eff48422-0172-49b7-92dc-b4bf005eb952/transcript