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Rob's page
I'm running the Virgin London Marathon for Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's) because they support blind heroes, like me.
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
£3,941.38 raised
171 donations
My Target:
£3,941.38 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
Afghanistan July 2010. I lost my sight in a bomb blast so powerful it blew my helmet apart.
It was early one July morning in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when I took a step that was to change my life forever.
My surveillance party walked right into a booby trap. The improvised explosive device, or IED, exploded, killing my friend Sam instantly, and horribly wounding myself.
Several weeks later I woke up in a hospital bed in Selly Oak to be told I had lost one eye and was blinded in the other. At just 22 years old, my life as a special surveillance observer in the British Army was over.
Having never heard of Blind Veterans UK before the incident, I was surprised when I was visited by a representative from the charity in hospital. A few weeks later, I was invited to the charity’s Ovingdean Centre in Brighton for a two day assessment where I was subsequently told that I was eligible for support from the charity. Since joining the charity as a beneficiary I feel that I have been able to get used to the world again.
I knew after the incident that my career in the forces was over. However, Blind Veterans UK has provided me with all the support I need to get my independence back. Probably the biggest breakthrough I have been able to achieve so far, is being able to go to the shops unassisted. With the use of practical equipment like a cane, I have been able to do the things I probably took for granted before.
As well as supporting my mobility by providing me with Rehabilitation Officer, Blind Veterans UK has also provided me with specialist equipment so that I can develop his IT skills and stay in touch with friends.
I am running the London Virgin Marathon to give something back to the charity who have helped me so much.
Blind Veteran’s UK provides life long support for ex-Service men and Women who have lost their sight, whether it be during active service, or suffered vision problems later on in life. Please visit Blind Veterans UK website for more information about this charity www.blindveterans.org.uk
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My charity
Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's)
Charity Registration No. 216227
We give blind veterans much-needed support to adjust to sight loss, overcome the challenges of blindness and enjoy daily life. Our charity has been offering physical and emotional support to vision-impaired members of our military since 1915.
Donations 171
Such an inspiration! Congratulations! You are the talk of the street (in the best possible way)!
Donation by Another neighbour on 23/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Read about you in the newspaper this morning. Hugely inspiring. Congratulations on your achievement!
Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
I heard about your marathon run from your neighbour, Margaret. A fantastic achievement - well done.
Donation by Joyce Long on 23/04/12
£20.00
Well done mate
Donation by Thomas Smith on 23/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Rob. I am a friend of Gill and Louise. I now understand why Lousie and Arthur glow with pride when they speak about you. Well done. Vicky & boys.
Donation by Vicky Savage on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Just been asked to say how much fun you looked like you were having out there well done from Rick Atley! (work mate of mine!) xxxx
Donation by Julie Hawes on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I hope you enjoyed it! An amazing day.
Donation by Peter Magee on 22/04/12
£26.38
+ £6.60 Gift Aid
Congratulations, and very well done!
Donation by A Proud Neighbour on 22/04/12
£10.00
Congratulations Rob! Terrific effort, very well done. I'm one of Jean Hall's daughters, just spoken to your dad.
Donation by Vivienne Goodridge on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Rob just read your story in the papers really inspiring i hope you enjoy the marathon
Donation by Mark Payne on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Rob
Donation by Kevin Hudson on 22/04/12
good luck Tudor,Hemming & Augustus Organ Sam-Robbos nephews
Donation by Diana Organ on 22/04/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Donation by HILARY RODGERS on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done for participating in the marathon and raising money. I am a friend of Heather
Donation by Gillian Frost on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Rose Dowd on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Respect Rob - With love and best wishes from Heather, Eleanor and Charlie. xxx
Donation by HEATHER STAINES on 22/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
All the very best Rob
Donation by Greg Edwards on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Rob Well done today. Amazing !!!!! Guy and Jenny
Donation by guy comely on 22/04/12
Hello Rob, Jean Hall's daughter here. All the very best for the race
Donation by jackie hall on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Rob, best of luck for today. Keep hydrated and pace yourself. It's gonna be hard going but we all have faith in you xHx
Donation by Hayley Scott on 22/04/12
£20.00
Good luck for today x
Donation by Linda Swinburne on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Should get you to £3,000. Good luck Rob.
Donation by Liz Sutton on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/12
Go Rob!
Donation by Rosalind Stopps on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,941.38
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,941.38
- Gift Aid£903.85
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