What I didn’t expect and what truly moved me
Even in the cold, my heart was full.
Some days come and go without much meaning. And then there are days like this, the kind that stay with you forever. I joined Speed Of Sight as a social media intern, ready to capture stories from behind a screen. I expected cameras, captions, maybe a few interviews. But what I didn’t expect and what truly moved me was to be given the chance to step beyond the digital and into the heart of the experience. They invited me to volunteer on the ground at one of their Charity Track Days in Wigan. Not just as a helper, but as part of the extraction team, helping participants safely out of the cars after they had driven on the track
It was freezing cold, the kind of weather that makes you want to stay indoors. But there I was, standing by the track, watching joy unfold right in front of me. And honestly? I wouldn’t have traded that moment for anything, because deep down I knew this was going to be something special. And I was right. The happiness, laughter, and sheer excitement radiating from the participants as they took their turns driving on the track made the cold feel completely irrelevant. One moment that truly stood out was seeing Saskia Hough receive her 20th drive certificate which is an unbelievable milestone she has worked towards for seven years! Her dedication and spirit were nothing short of inspiring, and it was an honour to witness her achievement in person.
We all know how good it feels to make someone happy. But this? This was something deeper. We all know that making others happy is one of the most fulfilling feelings, but this was beyond that. This was about helping people do something they once believed was impossible… and seeing their faces light up with pride, confidence, and unfiltered joy. There’s truly nothing more powerful than that. Speed Of Sight made that happen. They didn’t just offer drives. They offered freedom. A sense of possibility. A spark that said, “Yes, you can.”
No matter how much I appreciate them, it still wouldn’t be enough to express what this truly means. Their work touches lives in ways words can’t fully describe, and I’m honoured to be even a small part of it. Even in the cold, my heart was full. Proud to be part of a mission that brings adrenaline, empathy, and empowerment together on the same track. This wasn’t just volunteering. It was being part of something bigger, something that reminds us all of what true inclusion looks like.