Caroline Casey

Caroline Casey (born 20 October 1971) In 2001, she trekked across India, solo, on elephant back for 1,000 km, raising €250k for The National Council for the Blind of Ireland and Sightsavers.

Background Casey was diagnosed with ocular albinism as a child but was not personally informed until her 17th birthday. She worked at a couple of jobs including as a management consultant for Accenture. In 2011, the Telefónica Ability Awards were launched in Spain, with further versions planned for other countries in Europe. In 2008 the foundation was renamed in honour of the elephant "Kanchi" used on the Indian expedition.

The Valuable 500 Casey founded The Valuable 500, an organisation that aims to get disability on the leadership agenda.

Recognition Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards 2020 Rehab Young Person of the Year (joint), 2002 (joint) Ashoka Fellow, 2006 WEF Young Global Leaders, 2006 Clinton Global Initiative, New York City TEDWomen

Affiliations Board member of 98FM Board member of Sightsavers Former board member of Comhairle/Citizens Information Board (2002-?) Former board member of Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Former board member of FÁS (2001-?) Former board member of Irish Charity Tax Reform Group/Charities Institute Ireland