My Story

I was born and registered as blind but when I was about 18 months old my sight miraculously restored itself and I have lived my life to the full , greatful every day for the gift of sight I very nearly never had.

This will be my third time running for victa which is an amazing charity that helps children and young adults 

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

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