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On most weeks I write a short blog for our Sprocket Rocket Club on Facebook. This is followed by info about Sprocket Rocket rides and events, and photos. I'll add the blog bit here too:

Here is a heartwarming story, which can make me get quite emotional quite quickly.

Back in the 70s, Marley’s sister Chris (now Chris Schiller married to Ivan and living in Angaston) and American Connie teach at the Tanunda Lutheran Primary School (now Faith Junior) and board together and become great friends. In the photo, that’s Chris on her wedding day with Connie.

Not so long ago, Chris tells Connie, who returned to teach in America, about Kieran Modra’s book about a wonderful man, who despite having only 15% sight, becomes a Paralympic champion.

Connie has a sister Bonnie. Connie tells Bonnie about Kieran’s book.

Bonnie knows Ralph, a 92yo keen cyclist all his life, who is losing his eyesight and would love to read about Kieran.

Bonnie also knows Chuck and Debbie. Chuck is now retired but was formerly a radio announcer. Debbie can edit recordings. Connie tells Chuck and Debbie about Ralph wanting to know more about fellow cyclist Kieran but can’t read books.

In their church in Madison County, Illinois, Chuck and Debbie set up a recording studio.

And presently Chuck and Debbie are turning Kieran’s book into an audiotape!

Isn’t that just so impressive!

Chuck regularly sends me a list of words, like Walla Walla, kilometre, Whyalla, and Naracoorte, and I record their pronunciations in ‘Australian’ for him.

One day Ralph and people who are vision impaired will be able to listen to a recording of Kieran’s life story.

This is all being done voluntarily. All from the heart. It just blows me away! Such a wonderful gesture and blessing. Thank you Chris, Connie, Bonnie, Ralph, Debbie and Chuck!

Take care, Andy