What a time it’s been for Alice Kinsey (11), going from the highs of qualifying for Devon counties, 5 GB deaf cat A championship wins and numerous PB’s. Then, in May last year life took a complete tumble, literally. Alice already has an asymmetrical profound loss, within the space of a couple of weeks Alice was unable to walk unaided. Constant swaying sensation and head pressure. Weeks turned into months with no improvement. Alice already new most of the local hospital medics and audiologists after first discovering her hearing loss 6 years previously, the last year has been spent getting to know the other half! The journey is never short of quick as most will relate too. However, after finding an amazing paediatric audio vestibular Consultant and diagnosed with Vestibular Migraines. Alice is back on track. Alice had to deal with medication changes, weekly physiotherapy and lots of medical investigations. She also missed a lot of school.
Alice is now walking and running normally, back to school, building back up to her normal swim training programme. This culminated in her first attempt at the 800 free clinching the bronze at the Devon development gala, posting a new GB deaf record of 12.42:03. Even with the most trying of times, with perseverance and passion we can all push through and triumph. Looking to more success in the future and getting back to training with GB deaf squad.
Alice is now walking and running normally, back to school, building back up to her normal swim training programme. This culminated in her first attempt at the 800 free clinching the bronze at the Devon development gala, posting a new GB deaf record of 12.42:03. Even with the most trying of times, with perseverance and passion we can all push through and triumph. Looking to more success in the future and getting back to training with GB deaf squad.
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