For three weeks in April/May 2009 four intrepid adventurers will embark on a Rotary sponsored GSE (Group Study Exchange) from Sydney Australia to Arizona in the USA. So without any further ado, let the blogging begin....

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Hi from Denise

Hello Everyone,

My name is Denise Beckwith. I am 31 years old.

Where do I start? I am not into technology, blogging is totally foreign to me.

I work in the disability rights sector and have done for seven years. I really enjoy my job, as it is different every day.

I am a Paralympian swimmer, having represented Australia in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. The highlight of my swimming career was winning a bronze medal, as a member of the 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay.

I have just commenced studying social work, through Charles Sturt University part time, via distance education.

For pleasure, I swim four times a week (old habits die hard). I love going to the movies, to the theatre, reading, supporting the Sydney Swans and travelling.

I am really happy to be a member the Wheelchair GSE Team for Australia. I am really looking forward to the adventure.

Denise