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he Royal Society for the
Blind has announced
sporting superstar Derek
Rabelo as its first international
ambassador.
Born with congenital glaucoma
program will leverage the power of
digital and social platforms to share
important messages and initiatives on
a global stage.
“Derek really resonates with the
vision impaired and blind community
and completely blind, the 26-year-old and it is a real privilege to have him
Brazilian is acknowledged as one of supporting the RSB,” Mr Dempsey said.
the most celebrated blind surfers on
the planet.
Surfing alongside Kelly Slater and
Derek said he was honoured to
represent RSB.
“This is an opportunity for me to
RSB Executive Director Robert Dempsey
with Derek Rabelo.
The series started in July with
singer Rachael Leahcar giving a
Mick Fanning, Derek has conquered give back and encourage people to webinar on ‘dress to impress’, and
some of the biggest waves in the set their goals and live their dreams,” this month includes a webinar with
world including the famous pipeline Derek said. celebrity chef Callum Hann on
in Hawaii. He is also a keen downhill
skateboarder and snowboarder.
RSB Executive Director Robert
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said
ambassadorship
Derek is also part of RSB’s new
‘cooking with confidence’. Derek’s
lifestyle webinar series, where the webinar, ‘Derek Rabelo Unplugged’,
focus is on living a full, independent is on November 14.
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realising dreams.
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