Michelle and Eli Baker

Eli and Mummy Raising Money for RNIB

Fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People
£1,000
raised of £500 target
by 36 supporters
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Event: Marathon Mates 2021, from 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
Split the distance your way with RNIB's virtual running event.

Story

Eli was diagnosed with nystagmus at 6 months old and is registered partially sighted. He has very poor vision and if you would like to understand what he can see please watch this video from RNIB  - https://youtu.be/Ey-UD5Vzu_Q 

Now aged 5, he doesn't let anything hold him back and adapts to life in amazing ways, including enjoying one of his favourite hobbies, running. 

So in May, Eli and his Mum Michelle, are going to run 13.1 miles each to achieve a marathon together. 

When Eli was diagnosed it was a scary time for his Mum and Dad. They didn't know what to expect and had no one to turn to. 

Every day 250 people are told that they are losing their sight and RNIB are working to ensure nobody has to face diagnosis alone. The money raised will go towards supporting other families and showing them that they can achieve anything they want, like Eli. 

Please support us in our journey, to help other people on their journeys. 

About the campaign

Split the distance your way with RNIB's virtual running event.

About the charity

Every day 250 people in the UK start losing their sight. With your help, we can be there when people need us most, support independent living, create an inclusive society and prevent avoidable sight loss. Every pound you raise will help create a future where sight loss is no longer a barrier.

Donation summary

Total raised
£999.90
+ £23.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£969.90
Offline donations
£30.00

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