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Harri

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Help to change the lives of children and young adults with sight loss

So some of you may know my gorgeous little girl has visionary impairment, to most people daily she is no different to you and I with decent sight but every now and then she struggles. As she gets older the struggles will become more apparent, as her world widens and the need to look in the distance increases or the need to read books and concentrate for long periods of time become more necessary. We as a family and her as an individual have received amazing support by our local council and charities with support and communication to Nursery and now school and also lovely opportunities for days out and activities where she can experience life around other children with similar challenges. 

When i decided to run the marathon next year i wanted to raise money for a charity that i have a personal connection with, and VICTA is that lucky charity.

Please help me raise a whopping £2000 or more which will go towards helping children and young adults to feel seen, not isolated from the world and accepted within their community. 

Below is some of their information, please read and learn: 

VICTA is a small but national charity in the UK that empowers children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted and their families. Aware that feelings of isolation and loneliness are dominant within the world of vision impairment, VICTA use activity-based learning as a positive setting for social interaction. For blind and partially sighted young people, involvement in team-based activities can be positively associated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterised by positive coaching, progressive skill development and peer support. VICTA work hard to help young people question limiting presumptions they might have, helping them to view themselves and their potential in a new way. VICTA want them to be able to make a difference to their own lives.

Donate today to help VICTA provide:

  • Family activities which support and empower families with a vision impaired child through shared experiences
  • Young Achievers activities for 0-10 year olds, designed to support families with very young children who have just received a vision impairment diagnosis
  • Pre-teen and Youth Activities for 10-17 year olds, which offer hands-on learning and support personal growth in fun, safe and supportive environments
  • Young Adult Activities which support the development of life skills and the transition into adulthood and the workplace
  • Parent services including the VICTA Parent Portal, Parent Network and online parent workshops which help parents overcome the challenges of raising a child with a visual impairment
VICTA

Raising for:

VICTA
49%

Funded

  • Target
    £2,000
  • Raised so far
    £975
  • Number of donors
    56

My Story

Help to change the lives of children and young adults with sight loss

So some of you may know my gorgeous little girl has visionary impairment, to most people daily she is no different to you and I with decent sight but every now and then she struggles. As she gets older the struggles will become more apparent, as her world widens and the need to look in the distance increases or the need to read books and concentrate for long periods of time become more necessary. We as a family and her as an individual have received amazing support by our local council and charities with support and communication to Nursery and now school and also lovely opportunities for days out and activities where she can experience life around other children with similar challenges. 

When i decided to run the marathon next year i wanted to raise money for a charity that i have a personal connection with, and VICTA is that lucky charity.

Please help me raise a whopping £2000 or more which will go towards helping children and young adults to feel seen, not isolated from the world and accepted within their community. 

Below is some of their information, please read and learn: 

VICTA is a small but national charity in the UK that empowers children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted and their families. Aware that feelings of isolation and loneliness are dominant within the world of vision impairment, VICTA use activity-based learning as a positive setting for social interaction. For blind and partially sighted young people, involvement in team-based activities can be positively associated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterised by positive coaching, progressive skill development and peer support. VICTA work hard to help young people question limiting presumptions they might have, helping them to view themselves and their potential in a new way. VICTA want them to be able to make a difference to their own lives.

Donate today to help VICTA provide:

  • Family activities which support and empower families with a vision impaired child through shared experiences
  • Young Achievers activities for 0-10 year olds, designed to support families with very young children who have just received a vision impairment diagnosis
  • Pre-teen and Youth Activities for 10-17 year olds, which offer hands-on learning and support personal growth in fun, safe and supportive environments
  • Young Adult Activities which support the development of life skills and the transition into adulthood and the workplace
  • Parent services including the VICTA Parent Portal, Parent Network and online parent workshops which help parents overcome the challenges of raising a child with a visual impairment