Exeter Chiefs’ Community Coaches won the InFocus Partner of the Year Award at this year’s end of year celebration.

The team visited InFocus in the winter to find out more about our charity’s work, and what life is like for people living with vision impairment and complex needs. They returned to return several weeks of adapted rugby sessions with students from our specialist College (Exeter Chiefs Community Coaches at InFocus)

Martyn Cox, InFocus College Principal, said:

“For many of our students this was the highlight of their week. The shrieks of laughter, the energy expended, and the bonds built between students and coaches were priceless. “

“Aron and Tom were able to take our students significantly out of their comfort zone in such a positive way, and they saw no limits to anyone being able to take part. They even took the action into our water therapy pool to allow more students to take part.”

“When you ask our young people what they most enjoyed this year the answer is nearly always “the Exeter Chiefs”. Thank you so much for bringing what you do to us, and please come back!”

Photo shows Tom Steer from Exeter Chiefs receiving the award from InFocus CEO Jane Bell.

Are you interested in a partnership with InFocus?

If you have an idea for working in partnership with our charity, or a project that would benefit young people with vision impairment, then please Email Laurence Blyth.