Elliot, our Sales Manager, is also the Chairman of a local networking group called 25:am. As a result Elliot gets involved in all sorts of activities in the Norfolk and Norwich area.
After being treated last year for a previously undetected genetic condition caused the loss of sight in his right eye, Elliot organised a fantastic blind bowling event for the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) .
The event was attended by former Norwich City midfielder Jeremy Goss and former City striker Dean Ashton, ex-Canary, Rob Newman together with about 130 other people, including solicitors, bankers and accountants.
It was such a fun event but with a serious side to it. There was an auction, raffle and betting on the number of strikes as well. While the bowling took a lot longer than we expected (why wouldn’t it?) everyone had a great laugh and seeing the faces of people when they removed their blindfold and saw a strike was legendary. So much genuine joy. The blind and partially sighted team won the competition easily with notable success to Dick who at the age of 93 scored 103 and Jeanette scoring the highest on the night with 131. There were 120 people who bowled a game with 43 strikes in total.
In total the event, which was held at the Namco Funscape Bowling Centre, on Wednesday 25th January 2012 and included an auction, has raised more than £3,500
Read the full story on the Norwich Evening News website
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