Blind, non-verbal man raises money for child victims of domestic violence with 96km walk
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Roz and Gary Cooper walked through rain and extreme heat for charity.
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Anyone who has driven up the Sunshine Coast from Pelican Waters to Noosa knows it s not just a quick trip up the road to grab milk in a car it can take more than an hour.
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Gary and Roz Cooper, along with Gary s carer, started their six-day journey in Pelican Waters
Their goal was to raise funds for Zephyr Education, which support children impacted by domestic violence
Mr Cooperâs mother Roz said she could not be more proud of her son.
âIt is really important to Gary that all children have an equal chance at life and that the money raised will go directly to supporting local childrenâs participation in extra-curricular activities such as school camps, music lessons and sporting equipment,â she said.
âGary tries not to let the things he canât do get in the way of doing things he can do and even though he is blind and non-verbal, he thoroughly enjoys the satisfaction of being able to help others.â
Established in 2013, Zephyr Education supports the educational needs of children in 96 shelters and family service organisations throughout Queensland.