16 year old Emily Greig is going into to 5th year at Balwearie HS in Kirkcaldy. Emily plays piano and guitar and is a member of Kirkcaldy Swimming Club. She has three brothers and hopes one day to study medicine. It would be a foolish person who would question the ambitions or abilities of this dynamic teenager.
Most importantly however Emily finds time to volunteer with Disability Sport Fife (DSF). After school she heads to the Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenothes to support DSF coach Alex Bird at FUNdamentals on Mondays and Pamela Robson at run, jump and throws on Wednesdays. Emily has become one of the most energetic and reliable young people involved with the GOGA in Fife programme. Emily also helps out at DSF events when she can fit them in to her busy study and leisure schedule.
Emily recently received a thank you certificate from Volunteering Matters for hours of voluntary support for children and young people with additional support needs. Emily is an exceptional “buddy” when required or a mature leader when invited by the session leaders. Whatever the challenge Emily is always willing, confident and capable. Emily is a most valued and respected young DSF volunteer.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife