Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. 

On this week’s show

“Off and Running”

Sam and Lizzie Eastham explore the impact of Achilles Australia, an organization providing guide runners for blind and low-vision athletes.

Alex “The Seal” Sorrell shares his journey from taking up running for a school project to preparing for his first half marathon. Phillip Hartshorn, President of Achilles Sydney, discusses the club’s growth and its expansion across Australia. Additionally, guide runner Megan Inge and her guide Susan Wilson reflect on running the 12km City to Bay fun run blindfolded to raise funds for Achilles athletes attending the National Masters Championships.

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A big thank you to Alex; Phillip; Megan and Susan.

Learn more here: https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/

Donate to the National Masters Team here: https://achilles-adelaide-incorporated.mygiveeasy.com/achilles-adelaide-goes-to-australian-masters-athletics-competition-in-perth-2027/donate?fbclid=IwY2xjawUgEWBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXF6VmRVTmJQUlJJYmxYaXNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDXAI_MHxZwfyVJWu8wGAa0FqfYb60i381Oekl2E6rEoTDxv2cMai6KfEFkA_aem_Cj3KE0pCEnq66U34fFkuDQ

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