2022-12-28 08:00:00
Learning disabled woman contributes to record-breaking pom-pom line
Earlier this year, a community group in Suffolk broke the world record for the longest line of pom-poms. Involved in the record attempt was a learning disabled woman from Gloucestershire who dedicated both time and effort to help the group reach its goal.
Mhorag, who is supported by national learning disability charity Hft in Gloucester, was initially told about the record attempt by support worker Sandra Harrison.
“As Mhorag’s key worker, I thought she might enjoy being involved in this project. It sounded like a fun, creative project that could lead to setting a world record – something many of us can’t say we’ve been a part of!” says Sandra.
Mhorag was immediately enthusiastic about the attempt and wanted to contribute by making pom-poms to send to the team. In the end, she made enough pom-poms to fill a shoe box and tied them up ready to join the line and help set the record.
The record now sits at 45,736 pom-poms and is attributed to Brandon in Bloom, a self-funded community group which helps tidy and brighten up the town of Brandon in Suffolk. They attempted the record in honour of the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the achievement was made official on 2 June this year.
Speaking about her involvement, Mhorag says, “I am proud to have made a lot of pom-poms to send and to have helped the group achieve this record.”
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About Hft
Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.
Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.
In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.
Learning disability versus difficulty
A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.
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