Sightsavers is an incredible charity, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people in the developing world. Sightsavers works to combat blindness in developing counties, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eyecare. Restoring sight means that people can work and earn the money to keep themselves and their families. Sightsavers also supports peole who are irreversiblly blind by providing education, counselling and training. They help the people who need it most- those living in poverty in some of the world's poorest countries. I am nearing the end of my second (and final term) as a trustee for Sightsavers, and, after nearly 8 years, would love to raise some money personally for this fabulous cause before I leave. John has agreed to join me to run the ASICS British 10k London run on 11th July. The money you give really will make a difference. Just £5 could prevent blindness and stop the pain for someone with trichiasis, or protect 16 families from river blindness for a year; £17 could restore the sight of an adult with cataract; £20 could provide 2 braille books for a child; £45 could help to screen 100 children; £75 could restore sight for a child with cataract.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Sightsavers and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. It will be hugely appreciated.