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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
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Rob-Long2012
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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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So please dig deep and donate now.
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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
Godmother & Great godmother wish you all the luck in the world. Drinks later! Love u loads x
Donation by Charlotte & Sue on 12/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Rob & Bambino: both during the race, as well as beforehand with all of your training. I am delighted & overwhelmed to know you both xxx
Donation by Yasmina Belabid on 12/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Gillian on 12/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done and thanks for your sacrifice
Donation by Mark Churcher on 12/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
good luck
Donation by aunty doris (orwell) on 11/04/12
£10.00
Good luck rob! I wish you all the best! X
Donation by Yvette Thomson on 10/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
All the best Rob. Hope you're able to raise an incredible amount for this truly amazing cause.
Donation by Matt Fricker on 10/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Rob!!!!! You will do amazing! :) xxx very proud!
Donation by Amy-Jo Russell on 09/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck.
Donation by Christian Dale on 09/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Rob, I am humbled by your courage-you are an inspiration. Good luck.
Donation by Susan Patey on 08/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Rob and congratulations on the new arrival!x
Donation by Lara Payne on 08/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Rob. Hope you raise lots of money for the charity.
Donation by MARTIN SLACK on 08/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All our best wishes to you for raising the much needed funds. The Chadwick.x
Donation by sarah connor on 08/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Anonymous on 08/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
good luck rob...all the best rob davis.. lateo
Donation by rob davis on 08/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Rob, I had the humbling experience of attending your medal parade you're a true hero and an inspiration to us all. LATEO always.
Donation by steve mahoney on 07/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck mate.
Donation by ANTHONY GARRETT on 07/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I saw the article in The Standard. I hope everyone who read that chips in: very best of luck on the day!
Donation by Ian Drury on 06/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Rob. You're bravery does not go unnoticed.
Donation by Mark Fairhurst on 06/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
What an inspiration to us all. Good Luck.
Donation by Lesley Page on 06/04/12
Best of luck with the run!
Donation by Naz on 05/04/12
Donation by on 05/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Truly inspiring, best of luck
Donation by Daniel Cohen on 05/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 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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