Sandra Orlando
Sandra's Run/Walk/Jog 2023
Fundraising for Macular Society
Story
Macular Degeneration can affect anyone! If 1,000 caring people were to sponsor me for just 1p a mile I would raise £8,740 to provide research into a cure for this disease, which is the the worldwide leading cause of blindness. But I'm setting my goal at just £1 a day... so £365.00.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. A number of years ago I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. Here are a few facts about the disease, which can take many forms and has a variety of causes:
- Macular disease affects more than 6.2 million people globally.
- Macular disease is the biggest cause of blindness in the UK.
- There is currently no cure for macular disease.
- Treatment, when appropriate, involves monthly injections into one or both eyeballs!
I am one of the lucky ones. As of this writing only one eye is affected. However, I can no longer see to read with this eye, and I dread that one day my 'good' eye may be affected.
Although I remain optimistic that I will continue to lead a normal life, I want to take the opportunity now, to raise some money towards research into a cure and better treatments, and to provide much needed help for those who have not been as fortunate as I.
This year I hope to tackle several challenges:
Last year I trekked the 874 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats (LEJOG), so this year I'm going to do it in revers (JOGLE)!
I also hope to 'climb' Mt Everest (19,696 feet).
And who knows... maybe there'll be a marathon in the mix.
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 the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.