Zac's vision started to deteriorate at about age 6 and lost all site by age 8. Zachariah is totally blind. He has an inherited disorder know as X-Linked Retinoschisis and and also experienced further complications including retinal detachment.
Congratulations to team SACRIFICE: Adam De Cotta, Chris Harmel, Zac Clarkson, Corey Ruha, Madeline Twyford, recipients of this year's Spirit of Kokoda Award. ABC Gold Coast FM Interview
Team Sacrifice Complete Kokoda Challenge!
Adam De Cotta, Madeline Twyford, Chris Harmel, Zac Clarkson and Corey Ruha, all from Miami High School, join together as Team Sacrifice in the 2010 Kokoda Challenge.
Visit Kokoda Challenge for more about Miami High School's "Team Sacrifice" and their quest to complete the 96km trek through the Gold Coast Hinterland, acheiving this goal in under 35 hours!
Kokoda Updates
Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who made this event possible.
This was the third year Miami High has entered the Kokoda Challenge and the first time any team finished, with all teams finishing this year!Read more at Miami SHS Kokoda Challenge.
Right - Videos taken at Mt Nathan (2 x 10 secs)
Below - Zac, Chris, Corey, Adam and Maddi all cross the line together!
Competitive chess is a great way to develop the mind, even for the visually impaired. Zac is training to be a "Junior Master" thanks to Gardiner Chess Centre ...
There is a new website that has been established specifically to meet the needs of the visually impaired. If you need any help, information or support - then this is where you can find it.
