Going to the gym together with a blind resident

In my role as Volunteer Engagement Adviser, I am working with a resident who is looking for a buddy to help them get back into regular exercise at the gym.

The gentleman is 37 years old, lives in Bilgaard and has been completely blind for a number of years. He lives with his parents and has few social contacts. As he would like to get active again, he is looking for a workout buddy. He receives WIA benefits, so the choice of gym will partly be based on the cost. He has a taxi pass; he would prefer to exercise not too far from home, but this is not essential. 

If you work out at a gym and would like to join this gentleman for a session, or if you’d like to work out on your own and would enjoy doing so with this resident, please get in touch with me by email a.sanders@amaryllisleeuwarden.nl or on 06 2092 7279 (also available via WhatsApp and Signal)

The gentleman is completely blind and has diabetes. He is very keen to take up sport again and would like to meet people.