Hey, my title’s Ellie and I’m 18 years previous and stay in sunny Suffolk. In April (fingers crossed!), myself and my good friend Anna shall be biking 150km to Amsterdam elevating cash for the Oral Well being Basis and likewise St Elizabeth’s Hospice in Ipswich.
At the moment, I’m pupil learning Biology, Chemistry and Maths A-levels and in the future I hope to develop into a dentist. I’d love to mix dentistry with being within the military – that’s my dream.
I used to be impressed to boost funds for the Oral Well being Basis after finishing work expertise at my native dentist surgical procedure. I used to be shocked on the variety of sufferers who hadn’t obtained satisfactory training on oral well being care and in consequence wanted to have tooth eliminated or stuffed. I keep in mind feeling particularly shocked after I noticed younger kids coming in to have tooth extracted. It was at that second I knew I wished to do one thing to assist. I might see the way it affected the sufferers each mentally and bodily and so I made a decision to do a little analysis on the topic and that’s after I got here throughout this charity. I strongly consider that their work is having a vastly optimistic impression on many communities and I really feel honoured to have the ability to contribute in direction of this worthy trigger.
My very own dental journey hasn’t been a straightforward one. I had braces on for five years throughout highschool solely to have them eliminated and my tooth have been allowed to return to their unique place – so all of that for nothing! It was solely till a lot later that it grew to become clear I would want to have jaw surgical procedure to appropriate my tooth. I perceive the psychological and bodily challenges that oral issues can convey and I wish to assist as many individuals as I can with feeling assured of their smile and sustaining a cheerful and wholesome mouth. For this reason I wish to go into dentistry.
In an effort to boost cash, I’ve organised a cycle experience to Amsterdam with my good friend Anna. I selected to organise it myself reasonably than partake in an organised occasion as a result of I wished all the cash raised to go straight to charity. Anna and I shall be protecting our personal prices. I’ve even determined to tackle the problem driving my mum’s 20 yr previous bike!
Ellie (left) and Annas (proper) with their bikes
We’re biking 150 km and travelling a complete distance of 353 km by taking the ferry in a single day from Harwich. We aren’t cyclists and must do the problem rapidly in order that we will get again to learning for our A Ranges! That is going to be a HUGE problem for us and we might actually recognize any help you may give, both by way of cheering us on through social media or by donating to our JustGiving web page!
*Be aware: this occasion is because of happen in April nevertheless as a result of Coronavirus it is going to probably must be rescheduled. We’ll replace this weblog accordingly as and when particulars are confirmed.