AN athlete who won a Gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympic Games is hosting a fundraiser in her hometown of Marlow.
Naomi Riches, who lives in the town, was diagnosed with a visual impairment as a baby and went on to have a successful career in competitive rowing - winning six world championship titles and a Gold medal at the 2012 Paralympics.
She retired from sport in 2013 and has since launched a motivational speaking business to encourage others to reach their full sporting potential.
A long-term resident of Marlow, Naomi was the beneficiary of a golden postbox, which stands proudly in the High Street and was painted in 2012 to celebrate her achievement at the Paralympics.
The sportswoman is also a patron of the Marlow Sports Club and is helping the club to improve their facilities by speaking at a fundraising event on February 24.
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The Sports Club posted online: “Naomi is an extremely engaging speaker, and hearing her experiences will not only be fascinating, but will provide real life lessons for all those interested in sport.”
Marlow Sports Club's event 'An Evening with Naomi Riches' will take place on February 24, from 7pm.
Readers can email davidmarlowleggett@gmail.com to purchase tickets for the fundraiser, which is priced at £20 per person.
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