A CHAMPION bowls player from Rugby needs one last helping hand to represent England.
Margaret Cusker, who is completely blind and competes with the assistance of a guide, already has a vast collection of medals including a World Championship Gold.
She has been selected to play for England at the International Blind Bowls Association Championships in New Zealand in 2027.
But in order for her to compete she needs to raise £4,500 to pay for her entry fees, air fares, accommodation and other costs.
Margaret started competing at national level in 1996, since when she has won either a silver or gold medal at every national competition.
She has taken part in five World Championships, which are held every four years, winning medals at events held in Australia, Israel and New Zealand. She won gold medal to become World Champion in Melbourne in 2009.
She plans to retire from international competition after the championships in New Zealand.
Margaret is a member of two social clubs organised by Rotary Clubs in Rugby for people who are visually impaired
The Rotary Club of Rugby Dunsmore has set up a fundraising page to help her on her way and has already raised £410.
Willy Goldschmidt, organiser of the Hillmorton Social Club, said: “Margaret is a very modest but totally inspirational member of our social club and it would be great to help her, hopefully, achieve another medal to polish off her career.”
Visit http://bit.ly/409xKzK to to donate to help Margaret get to New Zealand.
